January 2025 CE Webinar: Look Under the Covers - Finding Assets and Income

This case study provides an in-depth exploration of a high-net worth divorce marked by significant financial deception. The case focuses on unreported income, lifestyle inconsistencies, and an undervalued family business. Participants will learn how to identify hidden assets, reconcile unreported income with lifestyle expenses to spot discrepancies, and address other complex financial challenges. The study also covers the difficulties with the value of the family business, exposing fraud, and uncovering the true financial picture. Attendees will gain practical insights into recognizing financial deception as it emerges during proceedings and addressing the discrepancies uncovered. This case study offers valuable strategies and tools to help ensure a more equitable resolution.

Agenda:     

How to Discuss the Suspicion and Need for Forensic Investigation  
Documents Used to Uncover Income Sources and Assets 
Number Reliability and Red Flags 
Looking for Hidden Assets and Income 
Putting Together the Report to Support Conclusions

Learning Objectives:    

Learn how to have the difficult conversations surrounding suspicion of fraud and the need for an investigation  
Know what documents and discovery are needed to aid in the investigation 
Red flags in the financial numbers and if they can be relied upon 
Techniques to look for hidden assets and income sources of the business 
Preparing a report which will identify, contradict and verify your conclusion

This program is worth 1 CDFA CE credit provided you attend at least 50 minutes of the webinar and pass a short quiz. The CE credit will automatically be placed in your member account.