For your final project, you will write a research paper on the area of litigation services (e.g., personal injury, bankruptcy) and the role (e.g., mediator, expert witness) that most appeal to you. In your paper, you are to address the following questions:

What specific services are commonly provided by accountants in your chosen area and role?

What skills, characteristics, educational background, licenses, credentials, and experience would provide you the best chance of success in your chosen area and role?

Your final project is due on the last day of class.

Your written assignments, including your final project, are expected to follow APA documentation rules. The APA style guide is widely available online, and you can access the latest edition by clicking the following link: The OWL at Purdue.

Please be certain you observe all principles and rules related to academic honesty (see syllabus) by properly crediting material written by others.
The online databases available through NEC's Danforth Library are an excellent source for research. You may also find it helpful to use a search engine, such as Google, to find relevant articles and websites of forensic accounting firms that provide litigation or alternative dispute resolution services.

Your paper should be approximately 1,000-to-1,500 words, with at least 10 sources.