High Profile Divorce Cases of the Rich and Famous

The February chapter meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at The Harvard Club, located at 27 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 (Phone: 212-840-6600)   The guest speaker will be Philadelphia Chapter member Jay E. Fishman, FASA, who will discuss High Profile Divorce Cases of the Rich and Famous. A Managing Director of Financial Research Associates in Bala Cynwyd, PA, Mr. Fishman is the author of several books, including Standards of Value: Theory and Applications, with Shannon P. Pratt, and William J. Morrison, and Guide to Business Valuations. He has qualified as an expert witness in eleven states, and taught business valuation for the IRS, AICPA, the National Judicial College, the Hong Kong Society of Accountants, and the World Bank in Russia. Mr Fishman, who chairs ASA's Governmental Relations Committee and is a member of its elite College of Fellows, has recently been appointed to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) for a three-year term.

Appraisers in all disciplines will appreciate this program, which qualifies for one hour of ASA Continuing Education Credit. The Board Meeting is at 5:30 p.m.; networking mixer at 6:00 p.m.; dinner at 7:00 p.m. RSVP to Jessica Le by phone (646-227-4347) or email. There is no charge for members, but space is limited, so please reserve early. Guests are welcome at $50 per person, as space permits, and should make their checks payable to ASA NY Chapter #30.