Forensic Accounting & Investigation

Q: When do I need a forensic investigation?

When fraud, misappropriation, or financial irregularities are suspected - for example unexplained losses, suspicious transactions, whistleblower allegations, or concerns about individuals' conduct - or to examine specific issues thoroughly and independently when supportable answers are needed.

Q: Will the findings support legal action?

Forensic work aims to produce clear, well-documented, supportable findings with the evidence behind them, which can support internal action such as disciplinary measures or recovery as well as legal proceedings, complementing our litigation and dispute support where a matter proceeds to a dispute.

Uncovering Fraud and Financial Irregularities with Rigour and Discretion

When fraud, financial irregularities, or suspicious transactions are suspected, businesses need to establish what really happened — accurately, thoroughly, and discreetly. Forensic accounting applies investigative and analytical skills to financial records to detect and examine fraud, misappropriation, and other irregularities, quantify losses, and gather evidence that can support internal action or legal proceedings. Done well, it turns suspicion and confusion into clear, supportable findings.

Our forensic accounting and investigation services help you investigate suspected fraud and financial irregularities, examine financial records in depth, quantify losses, and produce clear findings — handled with rigour and discretion. This service works closely with our litigation & dispute support where matters proceed to a dispute, complements our de-risking business advisory in preventing fraud, and supports the controls emphasis of our SOX audit & compliance work.

Our Forensic Accounting & Investigation Services

Fraud Investigation

Investigating suspected fraud and financial wrongdoing.

Financial Examination

In-depth examination of records, transactions, and accounts.

Misappropriation Analysis

Detecting and analysing misappropriation of funds or assets.

Loss Quantification

Quantifying the financial loss arising from irregularities.

Evidence & Reporting

Gathering evidence and producing clear, supportable reports.

Fraud Risk Review

Assessing fraud risks and weaknesses that allowed issues to occur.

Benefits of Professional Forensic Accounting

Clear, supportable findings on what actually happened
Detection and analysis of fraud and irregularities
Accurate quantification of losses suffered
Evidence to support internal action or proceedings
Insight into the weaknesses that allowed issues to occur
Rigour and discretion throughout a sensitive process

Frequently Asked Questions

What is forensic accounting?

Forensic accounting is the application of investigative and analytical skills to financial information in order to detect and examine fraud, misappropriation, and other financial irregularities. It combines accounting expertise with an investigative approach, often to establish facts, quantify losses, and produce findings that can support internal decisions or legal proceedings.

When do I need a forensic investigation?

A forensic investigation is warranted when fraud, misappropriation, or financial irregularities are suspected — for example, unexplained losses, suspicious transactions, whistleblower allegations, or concerns about the conduct of individuals. It is also used to examine specific issues thoroughly and independently when reliable, supportable answers are needed.

How is this different from a regular audit?

A regular audit provides an opinion on financial statements based on testing, and is not designed specifically to detect fraud. A forensic investigation is targeted and in-depth, focused on examining suspected irregularities, following the evidence, and establishing what happened. It goes deeper into specific issues than a standard audit and is investigative in nature.

Will the findings support legal action?

Forensic work aims to produce clear, well-documented, and supportable findings, along with the evidence behind them, which can support internal action such as disciplinary measures or recovery, as well as legal proceedings. Where a matter proceeds to a dispute, our findings complement the litigation and dispute support we provide, working with legal counsel.

Is the investigation handled discreetly?

Yes. Forensic investigations are sensitive, and discretion is essential to protect the business, avoid tipping off those involved, and preserve evidence. We handle engagements carefully and confidentially, conducting the investigation with the sensitivity such matters require while maintaining the rigour needed to reach reliable, supportable conclusions.

Find Out What Really Happened

Forensic accounting and investigation to uncover fraud and irregularities with rigour and discretion.