| Expert Witnessing in Forensic Accounting: A Handbook for Lawyers and Accountants Contributor(s): Telpner, Zeph (Author), Mostek, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0849308984 ISBN-13: 9780849308987 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $256.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2002 Annotation: This book guides accountants step-by-step through the judicial process-from the first interview with an attorney client to what can happen after a trial. For lawyers, the book explains how to use the forensic accountant to greatest benefit. It shows the lawyer how to help the accountant in the discovery process and in the formulation of questions for use in direct and cross-examination. It also discusses essential details, such as the proper contents of a job engagement letter and acceptable formats for reports. The material also covers larger concepts, such as preparing for depositions and analyzing court-filed documents. The book even provides such practical information as where to find a forensic accountant and how to determine whether the right one was chosen. The authors provide numerous case studies, annotated court documents, expert witness reports, and an actual trial transcript of an expert's testimony. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Witnesses - Law | Forensic Science - Business & Economics | Accounting - General |
| Dewey: 657 |
| LCCN: 2002017497 |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.4" W x 9.48" (1.50 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From opposing the local CPA to tackling the Big Five - Everything you need to know about accounting in the courtroom With the recent boom in litigation and malpractice charges concerning tax, accounting, financial litigation, and fraud disputes, more and more accounting professionals are being hired as expert witnesses. Yet, few lawyers have a full understanding of what accountants can contribute to their cases. And few accountants are familiar enough with the legal system to recognize everything they have to offer as an expert witness. In turn, many relevant issues are missed and financial disputes are often settled with unfavorable outcomes. Conceived and written in the trenches, Expert Witnessing in Forensic Accounting: A Handbook for Lawyers and Accountants candidly shows how to be successful in the courtroom through the hands-on experiences of both a certified public accountant and a trial attorney. Zeph Telpner and Michael Mostek guide you through the entire judicial process - revealing their own and others' mistakes and triumphs along the way and presenting guidelines for everything from choosing an accountant to analyzing the opposing expert's deposition. The law of civil procedure, evidence, expert opinions, trial procedure, and the presentation of expert testimony are a mystery to many accountants and even some lawyers. This straightforward book pulls together all the essential information on the topic. Providing numerous case studies, annotated court documents, expert witness reports, and an actual trial transcript of an expert's testimony, Expert Witnessing in Forensic Accounting: A Handbook for Lawyers and Accountants helps you discover the relevant issues and facts needed to win the dispute. LAWYERS: Know how and when to choose and work with the right forensic accountant Determine whether to hire your forensic accountant as a consultant or an expert witness Decide how early to bring the accounting expert in on the case Discover everything that forensic accountants can accomplish for you Match the accounting expert with the job to be done Help the accountant do a superior job in discovery Use the forensic accountant to the greatest benefit Ask the right questions during direct and cross-examination Build a successful working relationship with the forensic accountant ACCOUNTANTS: Learn how to best advise lawyers during discovery and litigation Discover the procedural and evidentiary rules that most often affect forensic accountant specialists Know how to respond and what to expect while you're on the witness stand Successfully rebut the opinions of the opposing expert accountant Perform superior services in discovery, accounting guidance, and writing expert reports Know how to write a job engagement letter and negotiate fees See how an expert supported the valuation of a particular business in accordance with judicial requirements Build a successful working relationship with the lawyer |