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I want the TRUTH: Preparing to be an Expert Witness

Friday, April 25, 2025
2-3:50 p.m. Central
2 CPE (2 technical)  |  2 Yellow Book

Course code: 25WA-0707
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Many practitioners dealing with government and not-for-profit issues are asked to serve as expert witnesses in courts of law or other adjudicatory venues. This session will discuss key issues you need to know when you are asked to serve in this capacity, including:


Applicable standards and other engagement acceptance considerations.
Preparation requirements and techniques.
Dos and don'ts of testifying.
Avoiding commons traps and tricks designed to undermine your effectiveness.


The session will conclude with a "mock cross-examination" with participants serving as the jury to identify what our witness does right and what he does wrong.

Major subjects

  • Rules of civil and criminal procedure
  • Applicable standards
  • Testifying basics
  • Cross-examination techniques

Learning objectives

  • Why testifying as an expert is challenging, but rewarding
  • Standards and rules
  • Types of experts
  • How to prepare to testify
  • Reporting rules
  • Do's and don'ts of testifying
  • Common traps and tricks and how to handle them

Who should take this program?

  • Accountants and Auditors at all levels  

Pricing

Standard Member Fee $79.00
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More program information

Instructor David Cotton, CPA, CFE, CGFM
Location Online
Area
of study
Consulting services
Field(s)
of study
Accounting - Technical (1.0)
Auditing - Technical (1.0)
Level Basic
Format Group Internet Based
Sponsor Business Professionals' Network, Inc.
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites Prereq. None
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business days before the event start date.
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