Alfred M. King, CMA, Vice Chairman, Marshall & Stevens Inc. to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Explored Live Webcast

New York, NY, December 20, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Explored.” This event is scheduled for February 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET.

For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_fairvalue_topic820.html

Event Synopsis:

Fair Value has been a topic of considerable interest over the last couple of years. Its latest incarnation now named Topic 820 aims to fix some of the issues associated with previous versions. Still, the transparency related to these measurements through increased disclosure remains an ongoing challenge for preparers to comply with and for users to rapidly understand. Finance, compliance, accounting and valuation professionals must have a complete understanding of the key considerations in evaluating an asset's market value and how to comply with the rules.

This Knowledge Group webcast aims to provide insights and help you understand the essentials to consider in fair value measurement, as well as the major amendments to the rules.

About Alfred M. King, CMA

Mr. King's areas of expertise include: valuation of intangible/intellectual assets and business enterprises, solvency, reasonable equivalent value issues, domestic and international taxes related valuations, retrospective valuation studies and valuations for financial reporting including complex purchase price allocation assignments. In his career, to date, he has personally valued over $100 Billion of assets. Mr. King regularly serves in a litigation support role in jurisdictions across the United States.

Mr. King has served on committees for and/or as a consultant to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Institute of Management Accounting and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on the topic of fair value including the development of SFAS 141, 142, 141R, 157 and the convergence of US GAAP with IFRS.

About Marshall & Stevens Inc.

Marshall & Stevens was established in 1932. Founded by innovators, we have remained a firm of innovators. The firm has pioneered new concepts to provide realistic customized solutions to every type of valuation and financial advisory service. Since inception, we have grown in size, stature, and reputation.

A national leader in the field of professional consulting and financial valuation advisory, Marshall & Stevens’ practice has grown to encompass corporate and transaction advisory, tax valuation, litigation support and restructuring advisory services. Our clients include many of the nation's most distinguished corporations, institutions, and governmental agencies. The firm also serves the financial and valuation consulting needs of individual entrepreneurs, commerce and industry experts, health and educational institutions, land developers, taxing authorities, and foreign industries and governments around the world.

For more information about Alfred M. King, CMA and Marshall & Stevens Inc., please visit: http://www.marshall-stevens.com

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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