Accountant as an Expert Witness A Basic Guide to Forensic Accounting

Author: Ronnie Hoffma; Warwick Finney; Phillip Cox; Kathie Cooper
Publisher: CCH Australia
ISBN: empty_126
Published In: January 2007
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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"The Accountant As An Expert Witness" is a 200 page book on forensic accounting. It is a practical guide to help prepare any qualified accountant who may need to appear as an expert witness in a court or before a tribunal or forum. It would also be of use to legal practitioners who retain/train accountants for such appearances as well as for students studying forensic accounting courses.

Assists in preparing adequately for the possibility of court appearances as well advising on court rules and guidelines once called
Soft cover A5-sized book can be easily taken to meetings, courtrooms and universities
Comprehensive contents and index sections are essential for quick reference at need

Chapter one: Introduction - a need for expertise "The world of the accountant continues to expand"
Appendix: Federal Court's memorandum and guidelines
Chapter two: Overview "A road map of dispute-resolution territory"
Chapter three: Instructions to act - receiving, appraising and acknowledging instruction
Chapter four: The report
Chapter five: A credible witness
Chapter six: The Family Court - where the rules are sometimes different
Appendix: Family Law form for a financial statement, rules in respect of expert evidence, special guidelines for expert conferences
Chapter seven: Phases of change - to both role and approach
Chapter eight: Case Studies

The four co-authors are: Ronnie Hoffman (an experienced author, journalist and broadcaster), Warwick Finney (the PKF partner who runs the litigation support service), Phillip Cox (former President of ICAA and with extensive court experience as an expert witness) and Kathie Cooper (Director of Forensic Studies, School of Accounting and Finance, Uni of Wollongong).