ACCT 7636 - Expert Witnessing

Institution:

Georgia Southern University

Subject:

ACCT Accounting

Description:

This course examines the role of accountants as either testifying or consulting experts in legal disputes involving professional negligence cases, securities fraud, business/partnership disputes, business interruption losses, business valuations, and marital disputes. Topics include how to communicate opinions effectively at deposition, at trial, and in written report; the law and procedure dealing with experts; ethics; and how to deal with attorneys.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgiasouthern.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 478-5391

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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