2001
Western Regional Meeting
May 3 - 5, 2001
So You Wish To Be An Expert Witness
Abstract:
This course will begin with an introduction to the Federal Rules of Evidence.
There will be a survey of the general concepts of judicial procedure and
evidence applicable to forensic accounting and coverage will compare civil
procedure to administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution,
professional responsibility and ethics, admissibility of expert opinions, and
potential liability of the forensic accountant. The importance of expert
reports writing procedures, the expert report requirements and expert report
preparation will be outlined. The challenges to expert testimony and dealing
with "Daubert Motions" will be presented.
Purpose:
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
1. Describe five general concepts of judicial procedure and evidence applicable to forensic accounting.
2. Compare civil proceedings to criminal proceedings and administrative proceedings.
3. Analyze professional responsibility and ethics.
4. Describe expert evidence admissibility.
5. Relate the potential liability of the forensic accountant.
6. Outline expert report writing procedures.
7. Discuss the challenges to expert testimony and how to deal with Daubert issues.
8. Describe ways in which expert witnesses can increase their effectiveness both in and out of the courtroom.
Audience:
Faculty and practitioners who are beginners and /or have limited exposure to
the courtroom will benefit. A person teaching tax research could benefit from
this seminar.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, complete section of the conference registration form. For more information concerning the workshop, please contact Larry Crumbley at 225-388-6231.
Presentation
time: Thursday, May 3, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $50
Presenter: Dr. Larry Crumbley, Louisiana State University