ASA Distance Education

(2 hours)

The objective of this home-study program is to help business valuation appraisers minimize their legal risks. It will help you safeguard against legal problems and costly lawsuits, expand your knowledge of legal protection and aid you in better understanding your legal liability.

Topics
• What is the "spectrum of risk" when issuing a business valuation opinion?
• How are lawsuits againsts appraisers initiated and prosecuted?
• What is the tradeoff between (1) the necessity for due diligence and (2) the necessity for reliance? How much due diligence does the law require?
• How can retainer agreements and opinion letters minimize exposure?
• How can appraisers minimize their liability?

Transform your knowledge into value for your career, your company, your clients. Your own skills will be greatly enhanced and everyone at your company will benefit - your boss, your staff and anyone who can see how your new legal knowledge can safeguard your company and save you time and money by minimzing your exposure to lawsuits.

Presenters: Jack W. Berka, ASA; Mary Louise Serafine, Esq.; and Jeffrey Witham, Esq.
(This audio was taken from an original recording from 1998.)

Note: No Exam. Your "Request for ASA Reaccreditation Credit" Form will be emailed to you after purchasing the course.

This course is currently available as a Download-Only Option, which includes MP3 Audio files, PDF Welcome Letter and PDF Booklet via download. No exam required. A personalized request for reaccreditation credit form will be emailed to you.

ASA Members - $55
Non-Members - $75