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Is an "accredited" expert more like to be retained in a matter?

Some professional accounting bodies have taken steps to provide for accreditation of Forensic Accounting Experts. For example, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (which counts amongst its members many Forensic accounting experts practising in Australia)

Insights Is an "accredited" expert more like to be retained in a matter?
Tuesday, 16 October 2012

offers a Forensic Accountant Accreditation which 'is a benchmark for experienced forensic accountants and offers a number of benefits' including that 'it helps instill confidence in your clients that you have the skills they need'.  www.icaew.com/en/qualifications-and-programmes/forensic-accountant-accreditation/why-get-accredited

Similarly, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is in the process of moving away from its current regime of "Special Interest Groups" towards a new framework with the intent of providing 'an added layer of recognition for members who have attained a higher level of proficiency in a particular area.' www.charteredaccountants.com.au/The-Institute/Who-we-are-and-what-we-do/News-and-updates/News/Changes-afoot-for-SIGs

Will these changes in fact have any meaningful bearing on the appointment of Forensic Accounting experts by their clients?