Tips on Preparing an Expert Report
- Discuss the report with the
attorney
- Focus on empirical and
market-driven data
- Rely on authoritative
treatises, professional standards, and accepted industry practices
- Relate theories and
formulas to the specific facts and circumstances of the case
- Clearly state opinions
- Use objective language
- Do not state an opinion on
the law in the report
- Stay within the field of
expertise
- Use first-person singular
and active voice
- Define technical terms
- Avoid mistakes
- 4/27/2006 -
Source: Crumbley,
D. Larry, Heitger, Lester E. & Smith, G. Stevenson. (2005). Forensic and
Investigative Accounting. 2nd ed. Chicago: CCH Incorporated.
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