Sharon J. McNair exemplifies the successful image of today's accomplished businesswomen. A Certified Public Accountant, Sharon is the sole stockholder and President of McNair & Associates, Chtd. Sharon is active in litigation support services, serving as Appraiser, Umpire, Arbitrator and Mediator, has been engagement partner on numerous audit, review, compilation and tax engagements in various industries such as mortgage banking, retail and wholesale businesses, professional service businesses, contractors, charitable organizations, and manufacturing companies. Sharon is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Accounting.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Bachelor of Science, Accounting Major - UNLV.
CPA Certificate - Nevada - 1978
CFE Certificate - Approx. 1998
DABFA designation-Approx. 1998
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member (11/02 thru 11/08) and President (7/1/05 thru 6/30/06) of the Nevada State Board of Accountancy; Member- Nevada Society of CPAs, Member- American Institute of CPA; Member - Association of CFEs.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Secretary of State of Nevada - Non-profit accounting and record-keeping; Morgan Stanley Dean Witter - Individual Tax overview.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Approximately 12 times.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Accounting and tax related subjects; also fraud investigation in embezzlement cases; tracing of assets;
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approx. 30%.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approx. 70%.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approx. ten (10).
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Approx. 5 months ago.
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approx. 10 times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Approx. 10 times.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: About 10 years.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, reports, fraud investigation, arbitration and mediation. Business interruption loss calculations, and loss of earnings calculations.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 265
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 265
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel expenses, telephone charges.
References
John Peter Lee, Esq.830 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV. 89101
702-382-4044
Doug Gardner, Esq.
Rands, South, Gardner, Hetey
1053 Whitney Ranch Dr., #2
Henderson, NV. 89014
702-940-2222
