How do forensic accountants actually do that? Uh, what's the methodology behind turning messy data into a courtroom-ready insight?

Every case is different, whether a case is small or large.

However, even though the cases are different, the overarching methodology should be grounded in using what I would say sufficient and relevant financial evidence.

Again, I, I am going back to one of our profession standards, general standards called sufficient relevant data.

Would love to remind the listeners what that is.

That standard says that the AICPA member is to obtain sufficient relevant data to afford a reasonable basis for conclusions or recommendations in relation to any professional services performed.

So when I, for example, when I'm doing my work for any client, my, my goal is if I'm gonna offer conclusions or opinions, as the forensic accountant, those opinions and conclusions should be supported by appropriate, relevant financial evidence.

Without a forensic accountant, would the attorneys have had the ammunition they needed?