This ACFI Mock Trial was initially presented to the ACFI 6th Annual Fraud Conference in May 2004, allowing attendees the rare opportunity to witness the presentation of expert forensic evidence in a commercial trial setting and the subsequent cross-examination of the expert. The trial emphasizes best and most professional practices, as well as the most common errors made by some forensic investigators. Please note that mistakes were purposely made in order to highlight such errors for training purposes and the viewer should not be under the illusion that several of the questions or comments asked or made would be part of a real case.
Leslie A. Wittlin, LL.B., CFI of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, and past President of the ACFI Board of Directors, was the narrator for this session and, since the taping, has inserted further commentary. He brings his expertise to both mock trials with his presentation of the case, and educational clips throughout. Les highlights best practices and common errors made, with clear and concise insight. These are learning tools like you’ve never seen before.
The Mock Trial videos can be viewed while following along with printable factums, reports and other materials which are included with each video. PDFs of the various background documents referred to during the trial are included along with the CVs. These include:
Exhibit A: Chart (1 page)
Exhibit B: Fact Situation (5 pages)
Exhibit C: Expert’s Report (12 pages)
Exhibit D: Expert Witness’ CV (1 page)
Exhibit E: Visa Statement (2 pages)
Exhibit F: Western Division General Journal Entries – extract (1 page)
Member/Affiliate discount codes may be found on the Members/Affiliates Area. CPD credits may be earned by completing a short quiz after each session. For more information, Contact Us.
