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Properly qualified expert CPA witnesses have become an essential feature in today's complex commercial trials. This article addresses what it takes for a CPA to be successful in such a role and what attorneys look for when retaining experts. There are many factors that are important to an attor...

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Litigation support services
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Skills
Witnesses
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