{"product_id":"financial-expert-witness-communication-isbn-9781118753552","title":"Financial Expert Witness Communication","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn what to expect—and what's expected—as an expert witness\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eServing as a financial expert witness or consultant in lawsuits is a stressful, challenging, and tough business. In \u003ci\u003eFinancial Expert Witness Communication: A Practical Guide to Reporting and Testimony\u003c\/i\u003e, financial forensic expert Bradley J. Preber leverages more than 30 years of experience to create a practical guide for financial expert witnesses as they face litigation reporting and testimony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinancial Expert Witness Communication\u003c\/i\u003e covers all areas of financial litigation including accounting, financial forensics, forensic technology, and damages—all from the point of view of an expert witness. The book is especially helpful for those who expect to be formally designated as an expert witness; however, it is also appropriate for financial forensic accountants, litigation consultants, and attorneys as they navigate the unique playing field of the financial litigation process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book gives financial experts strategies to defend the analysis, conclusions, and expert opinions they have at their disposal. It also provides thorough explanations of compliance, data limitations, and due diligence as well as how to handle demanding legal counsel, with a goal of better preparing them for the entire legal process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is part of the Wiley Corporate F\u0026amp;A Series and was created as an educational resource for nonattorney financial experts involved with U.S.-based civil litigation or alternative dispute resolution proceedings. It takes a well-rounded approach by including special chapters on such concepts as retention, privilege, responsibilities, ethics, and testimony, all written by a nationally recognized expert. As a bonus, the companion website presents an additional expert witness case study and guidelines for fulfilling an expert witness role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Dispute Resolution and the Financial Expert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Value of the Financial Expert in Litigation and Dispute Resolution 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Be a Financial Expert Witness? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue of the Financial Expert Witness under Federal Rules 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Value Using the Litigation Process 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Roles Suited for the Financial Expert 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “Big Three”: Liability, Causation, and Damages 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Expert Assignments 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoles for the Financial Expert 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatters Suited for the Financial Expert 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Expert Litigation Services 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Retention of the Financial Expert 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Financial Experts 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProspective Client Due Diligence 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Engagement Communications 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection of the Financial Expert Witness 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting Started as a Financial Expert 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Processes 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCivil Litigation Actions and Proceedings 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative Dispute Resolution 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Financial Expert Rules, Case Precedent, and Ethics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Federal Rules of Evidence for the Financial Expert Witness 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidentiary Rules on Expert Witness Opinions and Testimony 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScientific, Technical, or Other Specialized Knowledge 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for the Financial Expert Witness 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedural Rules on Expert Witness Reporting and Testimony 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Basic Litigation Knowledge for the Financial Expert Witness 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaws and Rules 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Precedent 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrders 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourt Rules and Policies 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivileged Communications 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Standards 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Professional Ethics Considerations 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Ethics 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical Considerations for the Financial Expert Witness 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrial 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Financial Expert Witness Reports and Testimony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Preparing the Financial Expert Witness Report 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Rules on Financial Expert Witness Disclosure 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA PRACTICAL Way to Prepare a Financial Expert Report 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization of the Financial Expert Witness Written Report 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the Financial Expert Witness Report 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaveats to Consider 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExhibits 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality Control for Financial Expert Witness Reports 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Rebutting the Financial Expert Witness Report 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Financial Expert Rebuttal 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps for an Effective Rebuttal 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Exclusion of the Financial Expert Witness 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisks of Having Only Rebuttal Opinions 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Discovery Using Deposition 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Deposition? 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeposition Objectives 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Financial Expert Witness Deposition Preparation 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation for Deposition 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpected Deposition Questions 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfer with Client Legal Counsel 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Up to Deposition 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Financial Expert Witness Deposition Testimony 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeposition Testimony 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-Deposition Activities 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: The Financial Expert Witness and Motions and Hearings 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotions 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearings 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Financial Expert Witness Trial Testimony 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Trials 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of Trial Examination 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation for Trial Testimony 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjections 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Financial Expert Witness Direct Examination 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Examination 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Examination Outline 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrial Demonstratives 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreemptive Cross-Examination 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of the Expert Report in Trial 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedirect Examination 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRebuttal Testimony 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Financial Expert Witness Cross-Examination 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross-Examination 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives of Cross-Examination 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross-Examination Techniques 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Commandments of 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\u003cp\u003eFinancial Expert Participation in Arbitration 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Alternative Dispute Resolution: Neutral Accounting Arbitration 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeutral Accounting Arbitration 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeutral Accounting Arbitration Process 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Closing 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography and Suggested Reading 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Website 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 321 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRADLEY J. PREBER \u003c\/b\u003eis the CEO of Grant Thornton LLP, a $2 billion accounting firm with 8,500 professionals in the United States. His more than 30 years' experience in governance, risk management, operations and strategy spans diverse roles: consultant, expert witness, forensic accountant and fraud investigator.\u003c\/p\u003e   \t\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinancial Expert Witness Communication\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServing as a financial expert witness or consultant in lawsuits is a stressful, challenging, and tough business. In \u003ci\u003eFinancial Expert Witness Communication: A Practical Guide to Reporting and Testimony\u003c\/i\u003e, financial forensic expert Bradley J. 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