ACCT 7636 - Expert Witnessing (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course examines the role of accountants as either testifying or consulting experts in legal disputes involving professional negligence cases, securities fraud, business/partnership disputes, business interruption losses, business valuations, and marital disputes. Topics include how to communicate opinions effectively at deposition, at trial, and in written report; the law and procedure dealing with experts; ethics; and how to deal with attorneys.

Restriction(s): NO Undergraduate Level Students