CH 8 HW 1) How does the knowledge, skill, experience, training, and education that accountants are expected to have and use in performing litigation services compare with what they are expected to have and use when performing other types of professional services? 2

CH 8 HW

1) How does the knowledge, skill, experience, training, and education that accountants are expected to have and use in performing litigation services compare with what they are expected to have and use when performing other types of professional services?

2. What professional standards apply to accountants who perform litigation services?

3. What should be included in a written agreement by an accountant to perform litigation services for an attorney?

4. What does it mean to have to quality as an expert witness?

5. What is the Frye standard?

6. Can the accountant state his or her opinion about the law in an expert report?

7. Can the opposing side see the forensic accountant’s working papers if he or she is acting as a consultant? Is access by opposing counsel possible if the accountant is acting as an expert witness?

8. Can the client sue a forensic accountant if his or her testimony hurts the client’s case?