Linking Cybersecurity and Accounting: An Event, Impact, Response Framework

Overview

The Forensic Accounting Expert Witness Certificate equips CPAs and financial professionals with the advanced skills required to serve as credible and effective expert witnesses in litigation. This specialized program focuses on the practical and ethical dimensions of expert testimony, guiding you through every stage of the litigation process’from developing defensible expert opinions to presenting findings with clarity and confidence in court. Through six integrated courses, you’ll gain insights into expanding your practice into forensic services, mastering deposition and courtroom communication, and maintaining professional integrity under cross-examination. Led by nationally recognized forensic expert Brian Peter Brinig, JD, CPA/ABV, ASA, the program emphasizes real-world readiness and professional credibility. Participants learn to bridge technical expertise with persuasive communication, ensuring their analyses withstand legal scrutiny and support just outcomes. Ideal for CPAs engaged in litigation support, valuation, or forensic analysis, this certificate prepares professionals to deliver testimony that is not only technically sound but also clear, confident, and compelling.

Highlights

Cybersecurity
Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

Objectives

Apply the principles of the Event, Impact, Response Framework to evaluate how cybersecurity events may impact different aspects of an organization.
Apply research findings to develop effective response strategies for managing cybersecurity threats in an organizational context.
Apply critical thinking skills to identify areas where cybersecurity research can bridge gaps in accounting practices and extend beyond the Accounting Information Systems (AIS) community.

Notice

This is a self-study/on demand course offered by a 3rd party vendor and will NOT be accessible in the My Upcoming CPE section of the ISCPA website. Course access information will be emailed directly to you by CalCPA. The course expires one year from the purchase date. Format = Online Self-Study.