Auditing Expert Witnesses in New Mexico

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Auditing expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Some of the most common specialties include forensic auditing, fraud detection, GAAP and IFRS compliance, and audit standards of care. They can opine on the effects of audit failures, misstatements, weak controls, and professional negligence in litigation and disputes.

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  1. Energy & Petroleum Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr

    This expert has been working in the petroleum industry for over 40 years. He has worked for numerous petroleum and energy firms in a variety of capacities, from production and drilling accountant and oil and gas accountant to senior internal auditor, control analyst, audit manager, and senior staff auditor. Awarded the honor of Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners, he holds a number of certifications for auditing, fraud examination, and consulting, while he has held membership in the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies for over 40 years. Currently, this expert runs his own petroleum consulting firm, where he provides services in the areas of auditing, negotiation, reviews, due diligence, fraud, litigation support, and joint interest and contract compliance. His clients have included Amoco, Chevron, Exxon, and Texaco, among many others, and his audits have returned exceptions of up to $60 million. This expert is an author and widely published.

    Owner and Principal, Petroleum Consulting Firm

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Eastern New Mexico University

    Houston,

    Texas

What Can an Auditing Expert Witness Opine On?

Financial Statement Audit

Examine financial statements for accuracy.

Internal Control Review

Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls.

Compliance Audit

Assess adherence to regulations and policies.

Operational Audit

Analyze operational efficiency and processes.

Forensic Audit

Investigate financial discrepancies and fraud.

Tax Audit

Review tax returns for compliance and accuracy.

FAQs for Auditing Expert Witnesses

What is a auditing expert witness?

An auditing expert witness is a financial professional who explains audit standards and findings in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, identifying errors or fraud, and testifying to clarify complex auditing issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the involvement of an auditing expert witness?

Auditing expert witnesses support fraud, financial misstatement, internal controls, compliance, valuation, bankruptcy, shareholder dispute, and professional negligence cases.

How should counsel evaluate the credentials of an auditing expert witness?

Counsel should evaluate an auditing expert witness by reviewing their CPA status, audit experience, certifications, publications, testimony history, and industry-specific expertise.

How can an auditing expert witness assist with complex financial testimony?

An auditing expert witness clarifies complex financial testimony by explaining audit findings, methods, and controls in plain language to support or challenge financial claims.

What engagement materials should counsel provide to an auditing expert witness?

Counsel should provide the auditing expert witness with a clear engagement letter, scope of work, relevant case documents, deadlines, and communication protocols.

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