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Financial Statements in the Courtroom to Be Held in Chicago, San Francisco and Maryland

4/7/2008

Financial Statements in the Courtroom is an intensive two-day course offered solely to members of the judiciary. This interactive course uses industry experts and role-play to examine current topics relevant to understanding complex financial statements.

Each session will focus on key concepts, tools and techniques needed for making informed legal decisions. Case studies and problem-solving exercises will help you refine decision-making skills and expand your knowledge of financial statements.

This course is an excellent opportunity for judges to explore financial litigation issues while gaining the skills and knowledge that will lead to more educated decisions relating to complex financial statements.

Seating is limited so register today. The course will be held in the following locations:

June 4-6, Chicago, IL, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place (full as of 4/28/08)

August 20-22, 2008, San Francisco, California at the Grand Hyatt

November 12 - 14, 2008; National Harbor, Maryland (close to Washington, D.C.) at the Gaylord National Hotel

It’s a numbers game as the sheer quantity of information contained in financial statements can be overwhelming and intimidating. Financial statements and their accompanying data contain a wealth of useful information regarding the financial position of a company and the success of its operations.

The goal of this course is to provide judges with knowledge that will enable them to locate pertinent information on financial statements and to understand and effectively interpret financial statements. Achieving this goal will lead judges to making more confident and informed decisions.

Financial Statements in the Courtroom is designed specifically for judges looking for a practical foundation in current financial statement theory and practice, seeking to become conversant in a variety of business valuation, techniques and wanting to broaden their understanding of how functional business areas interrelate.

There is no cost to you or your state to attend this course. Through a generous grant from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The National Judicial College is able to present this special two-day course. The course includes paid tuition, travel, lodging and meals.

For more information about the Financial Statements in the Courtroom course presented by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The National Judicial College, please contact: (800) 25-JUDGE (800-255-8343) or (775) 784-6747 or the NJC Registrar.