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Rachlin has extensive experience in providing consulting and expert testimony services in connection with many types of securities litigation and professional malpractice cases. Our senior professionals possess extensive audit experience and can effectively evaluate the proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") in the financial statements of both public and private companies. Additionally we can determine whether accounting professionals have complied with applicable professional standards, including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards ("GAAS") and public company audit standards issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB"). Our industry knowledge and experience gives us credibility as testifying experts and our seasoned litigation consultants are well-experienced in preparing expert reports in compliance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Through this recognition we have been noted as experts by state and federal courts.
Our service engagements have included:
- Review of public information including audited financial statements, Form 10-Ks and 10-Qs, press releases and analysts' reports
- Research in drafting or responding to complaints and document production requests
- Expert affidavits in connection with pre-trail hearings regarding the merits of claims and reasonableness of discovery requests
- Examination of auditor working papers and evaluation of compliance with GAAS and other professional standards
- Documentation management systems and information databases for flexibility and control
- Assist in deposition of key fact witnesses and opposing experts
- Preparation of expert reports and expert testimony
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