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Accelerating Financial Investigations: Key Capabilities & Strategic Technology

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ACCELERATING FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS: KEY CAPABILITIES & STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY

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Thursday, June 27, 2024: 4:00PM EDT

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Cost Free

CPE Credits 1.0 hour

Subject Area 1.0 - Accounting

CE Credits 0.0 hours

Course Level Basic

Instructional Method Group Internet Based

Prerequisites None

Advanced Preparation None

Who Should Attend CFO / Controller
CPA - small firm
CPA - medium firm
CPA - large firm

Course Description

Financial investigations can be complex and time-consuming, presenting professionals with various challenges. From analyzing bank evidence to constructing a compelling narrative, this course will guide participants through each step, highlighting common obstacles and the range of tools and technologies available for support. Participants will gain insights into Verified Financial Intelligence (VFI) platforms and how they enhance the speed and precision of financial investigations. The session will also cover best practices, essential capabilities of enabling technology, and pitfalls to avoid in financial inquiries.

Learning Objectives:

Identify critical capabilities required for effective technology in financial investigations

Recognize the features and functions of Verified Financial Intelligence (VFI) platforms

Determine best practices to employ and pitfalls to avoid in financial investigations

List the various capabilities offered by VFI platforms

Tod McDonald, CPA

Valid8 Financial, Inc.
Cofounder
t.mcdonald@valid8financial.com
(206) 920-1144

Tod McDonald, CPA, CIRA, is the co-founder of Valid8 Financial. Early in his career, Tod was an auditor with Ernst & Young and has spent decades navigating complex financial situations, including leading an investigation that unraveled a $200 million real estate investment Ponzi scheme in Washington State. Motivated by this experience, he co-founded Valid8 Financial to build a Verified Financial Intelligence solution to expedite data prep, eliminate sample risk and improve the speed and quality of rendering a professional opinion on complex financial cases.

Additional Materials

The Best Practices Guide to Financial Disputes and Investigations

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About Our Presenter

Valid8, the global leader in Verified Financial Intelligence (VFI), uses the latest in AI and automation technology to rapidly parse, reconcile, and categorize financial data from numerous sources, including bank and brokerage statements, Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals, and even hand-written checks. Valid8 helps eliminate investigative risk, address staffing challenges, and improve the speed and quality of rendering a professional opinion.