Adam Newman, Principal, GHP Horwath, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements for Business Combinations and Impairment Testing Live Webcast

New York, NY, June 23, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Adam Newman, Principal, GHP Horwath, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements for Business Combinations and Impairment Testing.” This event is scheduled for September 30, 2013 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_Fair_Value.html

About Adam Newman

Mr. Newman is a Principal in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting and Valuation and Corporate Finance practices of GHP Horwath, P.C. He has over 19 years of experience providing a variety of financial consulting services, including business valuations, litigation consulting, and tax services. Mr. Newman graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1993. Mr. Newman, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) registered in the state of Colorado and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), specializes in providing valuation, consulting, and litigation services to businesses and individuals involved in a variety of industries. His practice focuses on the valuation of closely-held businesses for transaction and litigation purposes; calculation of economic damages in commercial litigation and personal injury matters; and strategic consulting.

About GHP Horwath, P.C.

As a member firm of Crowe Horwath International, GHP Horwath P.C.'s experienced professionals provide a wide range of services to both private and public companies nationwide and globally, including audit and accounting; personal, corporate, and estate tax planning and compliance; litigation support; business valuation; and personal financial planning, such as investment advising, retirement and estate planning, asset allocation and insurance consulting.

Crowe Horwath's global network of more than 150 independent accounting and management consulting firms operate from 671 offices around the world. By aligning with Crowe Horwath International, the GHP Horwath staff maintains access to international resources and is able to provide pertinent information to clients who are seeking to expand into new markets or are coping with unfamiliar issues affected by local laws and customs.

Event Synopsis:

In an ever more complex economic environment, comptrollers, auditors, CPAs, finance executives and other related practitioners face considerable challenges when applying accounting standards related to fair value, business combinations and impairment testing. To avoid potential pitfalls, practitioners and preparers must need to be in the know with respect to the most significant issues regarding fair value measurements for business combinations and impairment testing. In this two-hour live webcast, panel members will offer a refresher and critical updates of these accounting rules. They will discuss: Fair Value Measurements (ASC 820/SFAS 157), Business Combinations and the Acquisition Method of Accounting, ASC 805 (SFAS 141R) and Impairment Testing Tips, ASC 350 and 360 (SFAS 142 and 144).

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