This On Demand was recorded on 29 May 2025.

This exclusive On Demand offers lawyers a unique opportunity for participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between forensic accounting and legal proceedings. Expert speakers will cover foundational topics, including the rules surrounding expert evidence, the role of forensic accountants, and their involvement in civil, criminal, fraud, and regulatory matters. Viewers will learn how to leverage forensic accounting to prepare for trials, present expert evidence, and navigate advanced trial techniques such as ‘hot-tubbing’ and conferencing. 

This session is invaluable for legal professionals and forensic accountants alike seeking to enhance their understanding of how forensic accounting plays a pivotal role in legal cases. It will provide practical, real-world insights into how forensic accounting integrates with the legal system and how to effectively use it to navigate complex legal cases.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a clear understanding of the rules and responsibilities of expert witnesses in legal proceedings. 
• Understand what forensic accounting is and the circumstances under which it is used. 
• Learn about the different levels of involvement forensic accountants may have in legal cases, from investigation to trial preparation. 
• Understand strategies for presenting forensic evidence in trial.
  
  

Who Should Watch?

Commercial lawyers, criminal lawyers, family lawyers, litigators, and accountants.

Presenters

Janine Stewart, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Honor Lanham, Barrister, Shortland Chambers
Mike Lowe, ex-KPMG Partner Forensic, and now Director, Nautilus Consulting

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