Expert Witnessing in Forensic Accounting: A Handbook for Lawyers and Accountants

by Zeph Telpner, Michael Mostek

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040221167
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/26/2002
Series:	Expert Witnessing
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	360
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Zeph Telpner, Michael Mostek

Table of Contents

Preface. The Forensic Accountant. The Accounting Expert Witness. The Expert's Job Engagement Letter. Where to Begin. How to Continue. Substance versus Form and the Nonfactual Fact. The Effect of the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine. Research Sources for the Expert. The Expert's Written Report. The Expert's Testimony. Additional Work after the Trial.

Editorial Reviews

This handbook for lawyers and accountants explains the potential contribution accountants can make to legal cases by serving as expert witnesses. It outlines the entire judicial process, identifies common errors and winning strategies, and offers guidelines for each aspect of the process. Numerous case studies, annotated court documents, expert witness reports, and a trial transcript of expert witness testimony support the major points. Telpner is a Certified Public Accountant. Mostek is a lawyer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"The book provides well-reasoned advice to teach the ins and outs of expert witnessing that is specifically oriented toward accounting. …this is a highly recommended read."
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