Shelley Drury's Seminar Series: Unlocking the Secrets of Business Valuation
Shelley Drury, CPA, CVA, ABV, CFF, Shareholder, and the Director of the Business Valuation and Litigation Department at The Doty Group, P.S., is making waves in the accounting and legal industry. With her extensive experience in business valuation and forensic accounting, Shelley is a sought-after expert and an inspiring figure for accounting students and professionals alike. Recently, she visited The University of Washington Tacoma's Master of Accountancy Graduate Program, where she shared her insights on forensic accounting with students and faculty.
A Wealth of Knowledge and Expertise:
Shelley's presentation at The University of Washington Tacoma was informative and insightful, providing students with valuable industry knowledge. As a national seminar speaker, Shelley has a proven track record of delivering continuing professional education (CPE) to fellow CPAs and continuing legal education (CLE) courses to attorneys. Her specialty credentials, including Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), demonstrate her commitment to professional excellence.
Expanding Continuing Legal Education:
The Litigation and Valuation team at The Doty Group, P.S. is excited to share their expanded Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Presentations, a seminar series designed to meet the growing demand for business valuations. Led by Shelley Drury, CPA, CVA, ABV, CFF, the team brings over 20 years of experience in the field and has presented at prestigious events such as the International Society of Business Appraisers and the Ethics Training Panel at The University of Washington.
Topics Covered in the Seminar Series:
The expanded seminar series offers a personalized examination of various valuable individual and business asset valuation concepts. The seminars may be hosted on-location, at The Doty Group’s office in Downtown Tacoma, or in a classroom setting on campus and are commonly conducted as 1-hour lunch and learn-type events. The list of topics may also be customized according to specific interests or expanded into longer, more in-depth courses.
The topics covered in the series cater to the needs of attorneys and business owners seeking expert resources for their cases. Some of the topics included are:
The Basics of Business Valuation: A comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of business valuation, providing participants with a strong foundation in the field.
Business Valuation: Why Experts Disagree: Exploring the reasons behind differing opinions among valuation experts and understanding how these differences impact the valuation process.
Determining Income for Self-Employed Parties: A detailed exploration of income calculation for self-employed individuals, beneficial for child support and maintenance purposes.
Fraud & Forensic Accounting in Matrimonial Cases: Insights into the role of forensic accounting and fraud investigation in matrimonial cases, equipping participants with essential knowledge for litigation support.
Gift & Estate Tax Valuation: Understanding the complexities of valuing assets for gift and estate tax purposes, including the impact of tax regulations on valuation.
Social Security Updates for Divorced Spouses: An overview of recent updates and considerations related to Social Security benefits for divorced spouses.
Valuation of Stock Options: Examining the valuation methods and challenges associated with stock options, ensuring accurate worth determination.
Pension Valuations & Qualified Domestic Relation Orders (QDRO): Exploring the intricacies of pension valuations and the process of implementing Qualified Domestic Relation Orders in divorce cases.
Personal Economic Loss: Understanding the methodologies used to calculate personal economic losses crucial in cases involving personal injury or wrongful death.
Corporate Lost Profit Calculations: Providing insights into calculating lost profits for businesses in cases involving breach of contract or intellectual property disputes.
Impressive Testimonials and Expertise:
Shelley Drury's expertise and the Litigation and Valuation team's wealth of experience have garnered respect and admiration in the accounting and legal community. Their reputation is well-established for delivering accurate and reliable reports for marital dissolution, buy/sell agreements, business loss claims, estate planning, and financing. Shelley has provided expert witness testimony in Superior courts throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona and testified multiple times in Federal Court.
Shelley Drury's remarkable achievements in business valuation and forensic accounting make her a role model for aspiring accountants and professionals. Her recent presentation at The University of Washington Tacoma showcases her dedication to sharing her knowledge and expertise. The expanded Continuing Legal Education seminar series offered by The Doty Group, P.S., is a testament to Shelley's commitment to providing invaluable resources to attorneys and business owners. For more information or to request a presentation, interested individuals can visit www.dotygroupcpas.com/cle or email info@dotygroupcpas.com.
In Shelley Drury's words, “I appreciate each and every time I’m asked to speak or teach”, says Shelley. She added, “I enjoy the interaction with the students and am inspired by their enthusiasm for the profession in general.”
Shelley's accomplishments and dedication serve as an inspiration to accounting students and professionals, illustrating the immense opportunities available in the fields of business valuation and forensic accounting.