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Average Accounting Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$425/hr
Review Fee
$475/hr
Deposition Fee
$475/hr
Court Fee
This expert has been providing forensic accounting, economic damages and business valuation services to attorneys and their clients for over 20 years. He earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed an M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance. Accredited in Business Valuation and Certified in Financial Forensics and Fraud Examination, he is an active member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the former of which he serves on the Economic Damages Task Force. He has provided accounting and consulting services to businesses ranging from start-up entities to Fortune 100 companies, specializing in forensic accounting. Currently, this expert is a Partner at a major accounting firm and practices in the firm's forensic, litigation, and valuation services group. He is a frequent speaker on topics related to economic damages and fraud, and his written work on topics relevant to economic damage analysis, fraud investigations, and business valuation has appeared in publications such as "FVS Consulting Digest" and "CPA Insider".
Partner, Major Accounting Firm
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
This oil and gas accounting expert is a certified public accountant in Pennsylvania and a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, where he earned his BA in accounting. He began his career in the Pittsburgh Assurance & Advisory Services practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP, working on public and private engagements in the energy, financial, and manufacturing sectors. The expert went on to establish his own public accounting and oil and gas consulting firm and currently specializes in the valuation of oil and gas assets, oil and gas management/advisory services, and tax and estate planning. He is a certified minerals manager, a member of the Council of Petroleum Accountants Society, and the treasurer of the National Association of Royalty Owners.
Founder and Managing Member, A tax advisory service in PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Washington and Jefferson College
Washington,
Pennsylvania
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of finance, accounting, and business management. He received his BS in business administration from American University before earning his MBA in finance and marketing from Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He then went on to earn his DBA in finance and management from Nova Southeastern University, graduating magna cum laude. This expert has over 25 years of applied experience in the field, serving as the vice president of investments at Dominick & Dominick, Ferris Baker Watts, and Wheat First Securities, as well as the vice president of commercial lending at Potomac Valley Bank and Millennium Bank. For 15 years, he has worked in an academic setting, helping to design and develop core finance curriculum for several universities. He has been a member of the adjunct finance faculty for Averett University, Keller School of Management, University of Maryland University College, and served as an assistant professor of finance, management, and business at Argosy University. Currently, this expert is an adjunct instructor of finance for an online MBA program, an adjunct instructor of finance, management and business for multiple universities, and an adjunct professor of finance at a Virginia university.
Adjunct Professor, a university in VA
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Nova Southeastern University
Woodbridge,
Virginia
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What Can an Accounting Expert Witness Opine On?
Bookkeeping
Recording financial transactions systematically.
Financial Reporting
Preparing financial statements for stakeholders.
Tax Preparation
Calculating and filing tax returns accurately.
Auditing
Examining financial records for accuracy.
Budgeting
Creating financial plans for future expenses.
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Calculating employee salaries and deductions.
FAQs for Accounting Expert Witnesses
What is a accounting expert witness?
An accounting expert witness is a qualified accountant who provides professional opinions in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing financial records, preparing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex accounting issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insight of an accounting expert witness?
An accounting expert witness supports fraud and embezzlement, business valuation, contract disputes, financial damages, bankruptcy, tax controversies, and shareholder litigation.
How should an attorney evaluate an accounting expert witness’s credentials and training?
An attorney should evaluate an accounting expert witness’s credentials and training by reviewing degrees, CPA or specialty certifications, continuing education, and relevant case experience.
How can an accounting expert witness assist in quantifying complex financial damages?
An accounting expert witness quantifies complex financial damages by analyzing records, modeling losses, and providing objective, defensible calculations for the court.
What engagement terms should counsel consider when retaining an accounting expert witness?
Counsel should define the accounting expert witness’s scope, fees, deadlines, confidentiality, discovery duties, report format, testimony limits, and conflict‑of‑interest terms in writing.
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