• A Fraud Investigation Report

    Reporting the findings of a fraud investigation will require varying levels of detail and precision, depending on the specifics of the engagement. Yet it is fairly easy to develop a standard reporting process that can be followed by staff. One […]

  • Social Media and Expert Witnesses

    Ask attorneys what they think of social media, and you’ll get a wide range of responses. Some are actively involved, others are avid readers, and some stay as far away from it as possible. There is still a fair amount […]

  • The Forensic Accountant’s Role in a Divorce Case

    Working as a forensic accounting expert in a divorce case starts well before anyone begins analyzing bank statements or looking for hidden money. The first step is figuring out exactly what the attorney needs, what work should be performed, and […]

  • Judges and Financial Issues

    Financial expert witnesses are the key to helping judges understand complex financial issues. It is imperative that the judge understand accounting and finance scenarios if you are to succeed in court. Tracy Coenen and Miles Mason discuss how your expert […]

  • Expert Witness Looks at a Jury From the Inside

    Years ago, I got called for jury duty. Unlike almost everyone else who complains when called for jury duty, I was thrilled. I wanted to be on a jury. If I was going to have to do my civic duty, […]

  • Social Media and Other Sources of Information for Litigation

    Fifteen or twenty years ago, it may have been far-fetched to suggest that a simple internet search could help you win a case in front of a jury. Those immersed in the world of data mining knew it was possible, […]

  • Daubert Challenges of Expert Witnesses

    Daubert challenges are used by opposing counsel to limit or exclude the testimony of expert witnesses at trial. In this video, Tracy Coenen discusses how she deals with Daubert challenges in her work.

  • Does the Judge Like the Expert?

    Forensic accountant Tracy Coenen and attorney Miles Mason discuss the likeability of an expert witness and how important this is to a court case. The important factors also include good judgment and confidence.

  • Consulting Or Testifying In Divorce Cases

    A financial professional can fill two distinct roles in family law cases. He or she can be a consultant who provides analysis and opinions privately to the attorney and client. The consulting expert’s work and conclusions are not intended to […]

  • The Difference Between a Consulting Expert and a Testifying Expert

    An expert witness can provide services in litigation as either a consultant or a testifying expert. Tracy explains the difference, and talks about being very careful as a consultant, in the event that you are later required to provide testimony.