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Working With an Expert Witness

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From there, legal counsel should look for an expert who can immediately discuss accounting concepts and case theory in a way that the attorney can understand. In addition to the ability to convey accounting concepts, the attorney should also be looking for “soft” skills in the potential expert.

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Expert Testimony That Non-Accountants Can Understand

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From there, legal counsel should look for an expert who can immediately discuss accounting concepts and case theory in a way that the attorney can understand. It is not a game of cat and mouse between the attorney and the accountant or economist. The testimony should stay as simple as possible so everyone can understand.