They'll portray the
issue as «science» or «anti-science» and also
engage in armchair philosophy
of science, lumping all areas
of «science» together rather blindly, and then trying to derive more stringent
credibility via association rather than via argument or demonstration.
If the valuation
issues can not be resolved with each side having
engaged their own experts, and the case proceeds to trial, the loyalty
of the company's accountant to the business - owning spouse can have a significant impact on the perceived
credibility of this expert witness, should he or she be required to take the witness stand.