A forensic accountant is presented as an expert witness to testify about financial irregularities in a business. Under the Rules of Evidence, which of the following is essential for the admissibility of the expert's testimony?
The expert's methodology and principles are reliable and pertinent to the case.
The expert agrees to testify in favor of one party.
The expert was retained without compensation.
The expert has previously testified in similar cases.
The correct answer highlights that the expert must use reliable methods and principles that are pertinent to the case, ensuring the testimony is both dependable and relevant. The other options do not directly address the reliability and relevancy of the expert's testimony.
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