The CFE as an Expert Witness
Intermediate
Online
Description
This course identifies the knowledge and skills you need to be a qualified, well-prepared and successful expert witness. You will review the legal standards used to evaluate an expert witness, examine the traits needed to be an ideal expert witness, learn how to give expert testimony and compose proper expert reports.
Key Takeaways:
- Requirements and traits of a qualified expert witness
- What elements to include in expert testimony and reports
- Most effective testimony for depositions, direct testimony and cross-examination
- Which ethical guidelines are applicable during expert testimony
Prerequisites
Fundamental understanding of the trial process
You Will Learn How To:
Identify the legal standards for giving expert testimony
Determine how to become the ideal expert witness
Ascertain the relevance and admissibility of testimony
Recall how to create proper expert reports
Identify what communications and information are confidential or privileged
Determine what testimony is effective during depositions, direct testimony and cross-examination
Recognize the ethical guidelines that apply when testifying
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | Roles of CFEs in Litigation |
|---|---|
| Lesson 2 | Legal Standards for Expert Testimony |
| Lesson 3 | Qualifications of Expert Witnesses |
| Lesson 4 | Becoming the Ideal Expert Witness |
| Lesson 5 | Subject Matter of Testimony in Fraud Cases |
| Lesson 6 | Admissibility |
| Lesson 7 | Privileges and Confidentiality |
| Lesson 8 | Expert Reports |
| Lesson 9 | Depositions |
| Lesson 10 | Direct Examination Techniques for Expert Witnesses |
| Lesson 11 | Surviving Cross-Examination |
| Lesson 12 | Ethical Issues for Expert Witnesses |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 3 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Specialized Knowledge |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | October 2024 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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CPE Credit
Please note: To be eligible for CPE credit, you must complete the final exam within one year of purchase date. You may only claim CPE credit for a course once.
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Features:
- 24/7 access to courses through your Internet browser
- Save time and quickly earn CPE credits with instant access, grading and printable certificate
- The flexibility to start or stop a course and pick-up right where you left off
- No additional shipping fees
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System Requirements:
- Internet access: High-speed connection recommended
- Speakers required for video sound
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org/.
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