Expert witness qualifications
Federal evidence rules 702-703 govern admissibility of expert testimony. There are 3 questions to ask: Is the opinion rational? Testimony must be confined to: a)…
No more depositions?
No more depositions? Lately I’ve had 3 cases move forward to trial without a deposition of my expert opinions/reports. This is an interesting trend (or…
Criminal or civil? Civil or Criminal: Fraud Forensic Accounting
I have worked on a number of cases which have causes of action such as fraud, conversion and related items. (Civil or criminal fraud forensic…
Forensic Accounting Exams
Forensic Accounting Exams Forensic Accounting Exams: Forensic accounting plays a vital role in uncovering financial irregularities and bringing perpetrators to justice and in civil litigation…
The difference between an officer and a director
The difference between an officer and a director In my roles as officer/director, CFO, in law school, and in various cases I have come across…
Expert witnesses as financial helpers
Expert witnesses as financial helpers The convolutions of financial transactions can be daunting for individuals lacking specialized financial knowledge, including attorneys. Financial expert witnesses can…
Shielding Finances: Harnessing AI for Fraud Detection and Prevention
AI can prevent fraud by analyzing data and detecting patterns that may indicate fraudulent activity: Fraud detection prevention AI In today’s highly interconnected digital realm,…
Expert Witness Work : Sub-Specialties
Expert witness work: Sub-Specialties I have various areas of sub-specialty, as a result of working on multiple cases in the area, or having many hours…
Fraud Financial Statement Chart
EXAMPLES OF ILLEGAL ACCOUNTING MANIPULATIONS TO INCREASE OR REDUCE ASSETS Increases of Assets Reductions of Assets Noncurrent Assets Incorporate inexistent assets (work in progress,…
Quotes
Quotes- These are some great quotes I came across in my CPE training. At 40 hours/year I’ve done over 1,000 hours of training in accounting,…