MBA Concepts for Lawyers 5.5 HOURS (1.0 of which qualifies as Ethics) MBA Concepts for Lawyers provides a one-day crash course in understanding the legal impact of business operations on your individual and corporate clients, providing important insights into their health, value and future stability. The principles are constant and apply to all types and sizes of businesses. Program Highlights include practical techniques to help you spot vital financial and legal issues including methods for reading a balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. A discussion of the risk and return model, how stocks and bonds are priced, and the effective and ethical use of financial leverage, including the accompanying legal doctrines in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and securities. Significant financial reform legislation will be discussed, including disclosure, corporate governance and executive compensation requirements and changes to exemption registration requirements. Two ethical case studies will be presented in the context of financial accounting, discussing whether the lawyers involved potentially violated the rules of professional responsibility. This internationally acclaimed program has been presented to and received excellent reviews from the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, the Toronto law firm McMillan LLP, Business Academy, as well as the Ontario Bar Association. This seminar will refine and expand your knowledge of financial matters giving you, your firm and your clients a real competitive edge. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity! Edward S. Adams is the Howard E. Buhse professor of finance and law, Co-Director of the Kommerstad Centre for Business Law and Entrepreneurship, and Director of Continuing Legal Education Programs at the University of Minnesota Law School where he specializes in corporate law, corporate finance, secured transactions, commercial paper and bankruptcy. Professor Adams graduated cum laude from the University of Chicago Law School and obtained a Masters of Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He has authored 15 books and more than 30 articles of business-related issues. As a lawyer, business advisor, consultant and principal, he has more than $50 billion of transactional experience in public and private offerings of equity and debt, mergers and acquisitions of public and closely held corporations, loan restructurings, receivables financing, structured finance, commercial transactions, and bankruptcy liquidations and reorganizations. Edward S. Adams Saskatoon Thursday, October 16, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration 9:00 a.m.) TCU Place Regina Friday, October 17, 2014 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration 9:00 a.m.) Queensbury Convention Centre PROGRAM Professor Adams is a prolific lecturer who has spoken to legal, business and community groups in the United States, Canada and abroad. 9:30 9:35 10:45 11:00 12:15 1:00 2:20 2:35 3:00 4:00 Introduction вЂ“ Law Society Staff Key Business Concepts Introduction to Accounting Advanced Accounting Concepts Refreshment and Networking Break Financial Statement Analysis Manipulating the Books Accounting Concepts Applied to Legal Drafting Lunch (provided) Introduction to Corporate Finance Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance Cash Flow Analysis Understanding Stocks and Bonds Refreshment and Networking Break Mergers and Acquisitions Derivatives Ethical Case Studies * This presentation qualifies as Ethics * Adjournment Registration Form MBA Concepts for Lawyers CPD-102 General Information In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule, registrants will be notified. We reserve the right to change speakers and/or revise content if necessary. Please attend the registration table at the seminar. Any course materials will be given to you then. If, for any reason, the Law Society of Saskatchewan is unable to accept your registration, you will be notified prior to the seminar. Confirmation of registration is not provided as we prefer not to have to pass on the added expense to our registrants. Note: Invoices and receipts will not be provided unless requested. This Registration Form is your invoice. Your cancelled cheque is your receipt. Please register me in the following location: Saskatoon Thursday, October 16, 2014 TCU Place 35 - 22nd Street East Regina - Friday October 17, 2014 Queensbury Convention Centre 1700 Elphinstone Street Registrations will only be accepted until 4:00 pm two (2) days prior to the seminar. Space is limited so register early. Registration includes course materials, refreshments and lunch. We are pleased to offer your choice of printed materials or materials on USB drive. You cannot change your selection onsite; however, you can purchase both the USB drive and printed versions in advance for an additional $25 plus GST. Printed Materials USB Drive Both NAME FIRM Cancellation Policy ADDRESS Notification of cancellation must be in writing and received by 4:00 p.m. two (2) days prior to the Seminar resulting in a $20.00 (plus GST) cancellation fee. Non-compliance will result in forfeiture of the entire registration fee. Non-attendance does not constitute cancellation. Upon receipt of a written request, consideration will be given for nonattendance caused by illness or weather conditions. CITY/PROV. POSTAL CODE PHONE FAX EMAIL Registration Fees Law Society Member (Active) $350.00 Law Society Member (Inactive) $175.00 Articling/Law Student $175.00 Legal Support Staff $350.00 Non-Member Lawyers $425.00 Other Professions $425.00 Subtotal Both Print and Electronic Materials ($25) Plus GST (5%) GST Registration No. 107604381 Total Amount Make cheques payable to: Law Society of Saskatchewan Avord Tower, #1100 - 2002 Victoria Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0R7 Ph: 306-569-8242 Fax: 306-352-2989 Visa/Mastercard Number: Expiry: Signature: