The Economic Damages Section equips members with both the technical skills and communication tools to prepare and present damages analyses effectively.

Who we are

The Economic Damages Section is a community for professionals at every career stage who work with the calculation of damages in litigation and financial disputes.

We meet several times a year - virtually and in-person - to explore:

• Technical topics for all levels

• Presentation and testimony skills for expert witnesses

• Practice management strategies

What we do

Our section creates a forum to share knowledge, resources, and trends on economic damages. Members range from emerging professionals to national thought leaders — making it a rich space for collaboration and learning.

Why it matters

The role of CPAs as expert witnesses is more important than ever. Courts, juries, and arbitrators depend on experts to clarify complex economic, financial, and accounting issues. CPAs in this field often:

• Quantify damages in business or shareholder disputes

• Analyze financial issues in divorce proceedings

• Investigate alleged accounting improprieties

• Value businesses and ownership interests

• Calculate remedies such as lost profits, disgorgement, or diminution in value