Lunch and Learn About Forensic Accountants

Course Overview:
This Lunch and Learn session is specifically designed for family mediators who want to understand the crucial role forensic accountants play in family law cases and mediation. Financial complexities often underpin family disputes, and forensic accountants provide the necessary expertise in business valuation, tax calculations, and financial scrutiny. Understanding their role can significantly enhance the mediator’s ability to guide clients toward fair and informed resolutions.

Speaker: Fiona Hotston Moore
Fiona Hotston Moore joins The Family Mediation Trust with an extensive background in forensic accounting and financial analysis. A qualified accountant and tax adviser, Fiona is also an accredited expert witness with a strong track record in family law cases. She is frequently called upon in divorce and family disputes to provide business valuations and tax calculations, often participating directly in mediations to support the resolution process. Fiona’s deep understanding of financial matters and her experience in mediation make her an invaluable resource for mediators looking to better navigate the financial aspects of family disputes.

Session Details:

• Presentation: Fiona will deliver a focused 40-minute presentation covering:

  • The Role of Forensic Accountants in Family Law: Explore the importance of forensic accountants in assessing financial situations during family disputes, including divorce cases.
  • Business Valuations and Tax Calculations: Understand the process and significance of business valuations and tax calculations in family law, and how these impact mediation outcomes.
  • Collaboration with Mediators: Learn how forensic accountants work alongside mediators to ensure that financial settlements are fair and informed, helping parties reach amicable resolutions.

• Discussion: Following the presentation, a discussion and Q&A session will be run by Jane Smith PPC, allowing mediators to engage with Fiona directly. This will be an opportunity to delve deeper into specific cases, challenges, and best practices when working with forensic accountants in mediation.

Who Should Attend:

• Family mediators seeking to improve their understanding of financial matters in family disputes
• Mediators who want to better prepare for cases involving complex financial issues
• Professionals interested in the intersection of financial analysis and mediation

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain a clear understanding of the role and importance of forensic accountants in family law and mediation.
• Learn how to effectively incorporate financial expertise into the mediation process.
• Enhance your ability to guide clients through complex financial negotiations and settlements.
• Explore best practices for working collaboratively with forensic accountants to support fair outcomes in family disputes.