In the last twenty years, the need for a financial expert to act as a witness and consultant to litigating attorneys has grown even more than litigation itself. This handbook includes all aspects of litigation services, including current environments, the process itself, a wealth of cases, how to prove damages, and practical considerations of court appearances. It thoroughly covers the fine points of trial preparation and testimony presentation. Also, discussion is offered for understanding Sarbanes-Oxley rulings and fraud investigations. Accountants and attorneys working in litigation will benefit from this book.
An exceptional compilation of resources available to those looking for financial and industrial information on the Internet. Those quite experienced with Internet research as well as those just starting out will find helpful information in this book. --Lisa Doble Johnson, Vice President, Research Mercer Capital
"This book will save the appraiser significant time when looking for pertinent data. A great resource to increase the quality of work product and credibility of the appraiser's conclusions." --Michele G. Miles, Esquire Executive Director, Institute of Business Appraisers
This is a highly practical reference tool for any business appraiser or financial advisor. The authors are two of the best-known business valuation research professionals in the United States. --Shannon Pratt, CFA, FASA, MCBA Managing Director, Willamette Management Associates
Eva and Jan have organized an amazing breadth of resources available on the Internet. No financial professional should try to do research without reviewing this book. It will make your research more efficient and expansive if you use the sources highlighted here. --Z. Christopher Mercer, CEO, Mercer Capital
Through years of financial research and training, these two highly talented and skilled professionals have provided not only a broad listing of available sites, but also a carefully selected and thorough menu to direct the practitioner to essential data for their research engagements.... This book serves as a highly useful and practical tool for every valuation practice, helping all analysts to better understand the enormous research possibilities availed to them through the Internet. With thoughtful, quality guidance, it will help you overcome your research obstacles and maximize your valuable research time. --James L. (Butch) Williams, CPA/ABV, CVA, CBA, Chairman of the AICPA Business Valuation Subcommittee Dixon Odom PLLC
"This work of amazing breadth and depth covers the central issues that arise in financial expert testimony. It is an esential reference for counsel and practitioners in the field." —Joseph A. Grundfest, The William A. Franke, Professor of Law and Business, Stanford Law School, former Commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
