Webinar: I want the TRUTH: Preparing to be an Expert Witness
WB1104 | Course | Basic | Scheduled
Description
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.
Credits
| Number of Credits | Type of Credits |
|---|---|
| 1.00 | Auditing |
| 1.00 | Accounting |
Designed For
Accountants and Auditors at all levels
Prerequisites
None
Highlights
- Rules of civil and criminal procedure
- Applicable standards
- Testifying basics
- Cross-examination techniques
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
Preparation
None
Notes
This webcast is provided by ACPEN. After registering for the course, you will receive an email from ACPEN with instructions for logging in to the webcast and obtaining your eMaterials.
Prices
- Member (Early Bird)
- $79.00
- Non-Member (Early Bird)
- $109.00
- Member
- $79.00
- Non-Member
- $109.00