Travis W. Harms, CPA/ABV, CFA, Vice President, Mercer Capital to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) Explored Live Webcast

New York, NY, January 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Travis W. Harms, CPA/ABV, CFA, Vice President, Mercer Capital 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.

About Travis W. Harms, CPA/ABV, CFA

Travis W. Harms joined Mercer Capital in 1999 and serves as a senior vice president and co-trustee of the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Mr. Harms leads Mercer Capital's Financial Reporting Valuation Group, providing public and private clients with fair value opinions and related assistance pertaining to goodwill and other intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and illiquid financial assets. Mr. Harms frequently speaks on fair value accounting topics to financial executives, auditors, and valuation specialists.

In addition to his work with clients on financial statement reporting issues, Mr. Harms has performed valuations used for tax compliance, ESOP compliance, and other purposes for clients in a wide range of industries.

About Mercer Capital

Mercer Capital is an employee-owned independent business valuation and investment banking firm. We offer a suite of valuation and investment banking services, including financial reporting and tax valuation, M&A advisory, fairness and solvency opinions, ESOP and ERISA valuation services, and litigation support.

We have experience in a broad range of industries, including, but not limited to, automotive, consumer products, distribution, energy, financial services, health care, industrial products, media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, technology, telecommunications and utilities.

For more information about Travis W. Harms, CPA/ABV, CFA and Mercer Capital, please visit: http://www.mercercapital.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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