Exam 2: The Legal Environment of Forensic Accounting

A) The rules of evidence allow expert witnesses greater latitude than other witnesses to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible.
B) The rules of evidence allow other witnesses greater latitude than expert witnesses to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible.
C) The rules of evidence do not allow both expert witnesses and other witnesses to testify based on evidence that is not admissible.
D) The rules of evidence allow expert witnesses and other witnesses great latitude to testify based on evidence that would not otherwise be admissible.

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A) It allows an expert to state an opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data, with the understanding that the opinion is subject to cross-examination.
B) It allows an expert to testify on areas that embrace an ultimate issue to be decided by the fact finder.
C) It allows an expert witness a considerable degree of latitude regarding the facts or data upon which his or her opinions are based.
D) It allows the testimony of an expert witness if it will assist the trier of fact (judge or jury) through the maze of "scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge."

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A) Rule 26(b) (1)
B) Rule 26(b) (4)
C) Rule 26(a) (2)
D) Rule 26(e) (2)

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A) Alternative dispute resolution is less expensive than litigation.
B) Litigation is faster than alternative dispute resolution.
C) Litigation allows for greater privacy than alternative dispute resolution.
D) Alternative dispute resolution allows for more transparency than litigation.

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The most common forms of alternative dis...

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A) Both allow lawyers to prepare for litigation but with the risk that their work will be revealed to court adversaries.
B) Both are intended to encourage individuals involved in legal disputes to be candid with their attorneys, thus enabling the attorneys to give sound legal advice.
C) Both can be extended to non-attorneys who assist attorneys in rendering legal advice or services.
D) Both provide protection from discovery of documents and other items prepared by an attorney in anticipation of a trial.

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A) It is the obligation of the plaintiff or prosecution to prove liability or guilt.
B) It is the obligation of the jury to prove guilty and reach a verdict after a trial.
C) It is the obligation of the defendant to prove his or her innocence.
D) It is the obligation of the expert witness to prove his or her reliability in the court.

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