Developing and Documenting the Forensic Accounting Opinion in Litigation

Overview

Not a big fan of insurance — Many CPAs are not comfortable providing insurance evaluations and recommendations. And what clients realize is it’s too late to plan after the fact! Attend this workshop and learn everything you need about insurance to advise your clients wisely and help them prepare for the unexpected. Insurance can be a powerful tool to mitigate potentially financially devastating perils, but only if you understand the inherent risks and how to sort the wheat from the chaff. In this course, you’ll cover contractual red flags, product types, taxation issues and all the essentials on a full spectrum of insurance, including life, disability, health, homeowners, automobile and liability insurance.

Highlights

• Forensic accounting methodology
• Litigation support and expert witness services
• Analytical reasoning in complex financial disputes
• Expert file documentation and organization
• Defense strategies for expert opinions
• Direct and cross-examination preparation

Objectives

• Apply the FARC Methodology to develop well-reasoned forensic accounting opinions and strengthen conclusions through evaluation of facts, assumptions, and rationale.
• Implement effective file documentation practices to minimize risks during discovery and ensure expert files are organized for efficient review and testimony.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to anticipate litigation challenges and deliver persuasive direct examination testimony.

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.