Ghosts of Transactions Past: Strategies for Resolving Post-Closing Disputes
November 13, 2025Post-closing disputes can derail even the most carefully structured transactions, often leading to costly litigation and operational challenges. In this second session of the Forensics Institute, our panel—featuring a seasoned forensic accountant and two experienced legal professionals—will unpack the root causes of these disputes and share strategies for resolving them effectively.
Through real-world case studies and professional insights, attendees will gain perspective on what to expect as a buyer/seller in a post-closing dispute and the roles internal financial professionals, outside counsel, and external advisors play in navigating the resolution to post-closing disputes. We will address working capital, earnouts, representation and warranties, and other claims that may arise after closing.
We will offer practical guidance on navigating the resolution process, commencing litigation, and highlight practical strategies and pitfalls. Whether you’re a litigator, financial advisor, or corporate executive, this session will help equip you with actionable insights to manage post-deal challenges with confidence.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the types of disputed matters in post-closing disputes such as working capital, earnouts, and representations and warranties.
- Understand the resolution processes, including the role and interplay of internal financial professionals, legal advisors, and external forensic accountants.
- Identify the root causes of post-closing disputes and understand the common pitfalls and key information buyers/sellers exchange and evaluate in investigating and resolving disputed items.
- Explore effective mitigation strategies to help reduce the risk of disputes during deal structuring and execution.
Check out the other two webinars in the Forensics Institute series below!
- From Evidence to Verdict: Forensic Insights for Litigators | Tuesday, November 4 • 3–4 p.m. ET
- Fraud Busters: A Panel to Future-Proof Your Strategy for 2026 | Thursday, November 20 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
CPE Information
1.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)
1 CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.
Who’s This For
Attorneys, litigators, financial professionals, private equity and investment professionals, and internal auditors.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery Method
This should be Group Internet Based. Each attendee must be logged in and respond to polling questions to earn CPE.
Refund Policy
There is no fee associated with this event.
Program Level
Overview
Advanced Preparation
None
If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
Forvis Mazars, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Presenter(s)
Brian Burns, Jesse Noa, Tyler Cragg