I want the TRUTH: Preparing to be an Expert Witness
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1-2:50 p.m. Central
2 CPE (2 technical) | 2 Yellow Book
Course code: 26WA-4208
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Many practitioners dealing with government and not-for-profit issues are asked to serve as expert witnesses in courts of law or other adjudicatory venues. This session will discuss key issues you need to know when you are asked to serve in this capacity, including: Applicable standards and other engagement acceptance considerations; Preparation requirements and techniques; Dos and don'ts of testifying; Avoiding commons traps and tricks designed to undermine your effectiveness. The session will conclude with a "mock cross-examination" with participants serving as the jury to identify what our witness does right and what he does wrong.
Major subjects
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Rules of civiland criminal procedure.
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Applicable standards.
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Testifying basics.
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Cross-examination techniques.
Learning objectives
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Why testifying as an expert is challenging, but rewarding.
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Standards and rules.
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Types of experts.
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How to prepare to testify.
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Reporting.
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Dos and don'ts of testifying.
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Common traps and tricks and how to handle them.
Who should take this program?
- Accountants and Auditors at all levels .
Pricing
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$89.00
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Instructor
David Cotton, CPA, CFE, CGFM
Location
Online
Area
of study
Consulting services
Field(s)
of study
Auditing - Technical (1.0)
Accounting - Technical (1.0)
Level
Basic
Format
Group Internet Based
Sponsor
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites
Prereq.
None
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business
days before the event start date.
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