The court may, by order, give an account assessor the power to do any of the following in relation to an account assessment—
(a) administer an oath or receive an affirmation;
(b) examine witnesses;
(c) if the account assessor considers there is any conflict of interest relating to the legal representation of a party—direct that there be separate legal representation for the party;
(d) direct or require a party to produce documents or provide information;
(e) give directions about the conduct of the assessment process;
(f) anything else the court directs.