Litigation Support and Financial Assessment of Damages - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0406504024 ISBN 13: 9780406504029

Synopsis

Accounts and accountancy techniques have become increasingly important in litigation. The aim of this book has been to set out the ways in which an expert witness, with an accounting background, should go about his task. The text has been divided into two sections, the first dealing with the professional and technical aspects of forensic accountancy and the second with legal and court administration procedures. The first section of the book indicates the areas of law in which financial evidence may play an important role, whether they are in relation to a calculation of loss of profits in a claim for breach of contract, or in the fiscal considerations which apply in matrimonial proceedings. The text should be of assistance to lawyers as an aid to summarizing aspects which they wish to include in the terms of reference for accounting experts appointed to deal with their cases. The second section provides background reading on various points which may have escaped the accountant in his academic training or professional experience, such as court and arbitration procedures. Additional topics include hints on standing up to cross-examination and how to present charts in a courtroom.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0406504024
• ISBN 13: 9780406504029
• Binding: Hardcover