Where to Start? In forensic accounting, whether litigation is contemplated or not, the key to the most reliable conclusion is starting with accurate and complete information. Under the best of circumstances, the primary source of this information is your client. On the other hand, when the person or entity you are requesting from is an adversary, there is little incentive for cooperation. Regardless of the side one is on, this article summarizes the various means of finding assets. In forensic accounting, whether litigation is contemplated or not, the key to the most reliable conclusion is starting with accurate and complete…
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Procedural phases in litigation: the role of the expert from drafting of the complaint through trial In this first part of a four-part series titled “Providing Effective Litigation Services” Mark Shirley, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF, CFE presents an overview of the phases in a civil case, from filing of the complaint through trial. An effective expert is a professional that understands the procedure, rules, his or her role and has the knowledge to provide the trier of fact, an informed opinion and ability to anticipate challenges.