Overview
As litigation becomes more complex, attorneys rely more on accountants to serve as consulting experts or expert witnesses at trial. Serving as an expert witness is easier than you might expect. Accounting experts educate lawyers and jurors on valuation, tax liability, and forensics. Learn how accountants become expert witnesses, their role during pre-litigation through to trial, and the techniques experts employ to avoid challenges from opposing counsel.
Objectives
- Understand how to become qualified as an expert witness
- Learn skills that experts use during deposition and trial to support their conclusions
- Understand the litigation process and the role accountants play in moving a case forward through to trial
Prerequisite
Experience with individual and business clients