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QUESTION 2 (25 MARKS) A unique feature of forensic accounting is the legal context in which it occurs

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QUESTION 2 (25 MARKS) A unique feature of forensic accounting is the legal context in which it occurs. Working in a legal environment obligates the forensic accountant to be knowledgeable about the judicial process and procedures and the controlling rules of evidence. a. What are the subdivisions of public law in which a forensic accountant might be engaged? Provide a short explanation of three (3) of any of the subdivisions. [9 marks] b. List and discuss the three (3) stages of a civil trial. [9 marks] c. What standard of proof is required for a prosecutor to obtain a guilty verdict in a criminal case? What level of probability is assigned to this standard? [3 marks] d. Explain why a testifying expert can provide an opinion in a civil case or criminal case, but other witnesses cannot do so. [4 marks]