AICPA® Expert Witness Skills Workshop
Strengthen your courtroom communication skills.
September 14 - 16, 2026 | Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC
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Expert Witness Skills Workshop
Build courtroom credibility through practice
Technical expertise gets you in the room — credible testimony sets you apart. Develop your skills in a focused, courtroom‑style setting.
How it works
Through case studies, live demonstrations, practice sessions, and a live mock trial, you'll have an interactive, immersive experience designed to help you communicate defensible opinions with confidence. Seating is intentionally limited to allow for direct, practical coaching from lawyers, judges, and seasoned experts.
What you'll gain
- Courtroom‑style practice with real‑time coaching
- Clearer delivery when explaining your analysis
- Credibility under pressure
- Faculty guidance that refines your approach
Who it's for
- Forensic accounting professionals
- Business valuation specialists
- Litigation and advisory consultants
- Emerging FVS practitioners
- CFOs, controllers, senior finance leaders
Key details
Dates
Sept. 14 - 16, 2026
Seats
Limited to 18
Location
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC
Format
3-day workshop + required pre-work
Milestones
Instructions for accessing materials and required online events will be sent by email.
Aug. 5
Suggested registration date
Limited to 18 seats
Aug. 10
Review your case study and fact patterns
Self-paced, no CPE
Aug. 19
Required webcast: Overview of Expert Reports, Depositions and Trial
Online · 4 CPE
Aug. 24
Business Valuation Workgroup and Meet & Greet
Required for BV assignments · Online · 2 CPE
Aug. 26
Economic Damages Workgroup and Meet & Greet
Required for ED assignments · Online · 2 CPE
Optional — On demand
Rules, Reports, Testimony and Trials in Canada
Self-paced, no CPE
Sept. 14–16
Onsite workshop in Washington, DC
Required · Up to 26 CPE
Please note
The workshop focuses on the practical skills needed to communicate a professional opinion to a trier of fact credibly. It does not cover the technical development of a business valuation or economic damages analysis. Workgroup requests will be considered, but are not guaranteed.