Corporate Finance CLE Course Catalog

Join Mike Woeber of Corporate Tax Advisors, Inc. and Michael Silvio, CPA with MGO as they dive deep into the intricate realm of innovation ROI, offering you the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the evolving terrain of R&D tax credits.

Panelists emphasize the repercussions faced for financial disclosure and accounting fraud, discussing the Boeing and Granite Construction cases. Firms are urged to focus on compliance, cooperation, and disclosure controls to mitigate the risk of substantial penalties for misstatements.

Counsel plays a huge role in helping clients avoid SEC lawsuits by addressing business issues, implementing procedures, and being proactive in compliance efforts. In-house counsel and client presence in SEC presentations, remedial efforts, and cooperation can aid in an SEC investigation.

This expert panel discusses recent trends in SEC and DOJ insider trading cases. Experts discuss the new 10b5-1 plan amendments. The importance of information security and training to prevent insider trading is highlighted, along with challenges in securing evidence for prosecution.

Financial firms such as asset managers, broker-dealers, private funds, and others face scrutiny and fines from the SEC for compliance failures. Expert panelists discuss how financial firms are facing increased scrutiny and large fines from the SEC for compliance failures, particularly concerning communication records and marketing rules.

Companies are urged to prioritize timely and comprehensive financial disclosure, cooperation, and rebuilding accounts in cases of accounting fraud to avoid enforcement actions and negative market effects, as discussed by SEC and private sector panelists.

Financial firms are under heightened scrutiny from the SEC, facing investigations and potential penalties for violations related to off-channel communication, recordkeeping and other matters. Expert panelists discuss proactive measures for asset managers and others in cooperating with the SEC to reduce penalties.

Cooperation, robust internal controls, and a culture of compliance are key to preventing accounting fraud, as discussed by expert panelists from the SEC and the private sector. Effective communication and cooperation are vital in navigating investigations, empowering gatekeepers, and setting an example for other firms.

The contemporary legal landscape is in flux, driven by technological advancements, market volatility, and complex client demands. Steering law firms through this intricate matrix requires a unique blend of leadership traits, ones that embrace innovation, champion resilience, and foster collaboration. This session offers an in-depth exploration into the characteristics of today's law firm leaders and the multifaceted challenges they navigate.