Businesses often turn to the forensic accounting experts when fraud has been discovered, often after the crime has been done. More companies need to realize the growing importance of hiring forensic accountants actively to prevent the fraud before it can happen, and how imperative the accountant’s role will be in their organization.

Fraudulent crimes are not just a costly affair, but one that could also do some damage to the company’s reputation depending on the severity of the crime. Prevention is always better than finding a cure. Because of the detail of work involved, the skills of the average accountant and editor is often inadequate. A forensic accountant is different from the average accountant because the skills that they need involve being something of a detective, investigator, examiner and even an expert witness all rolled into one.

We have experienced accountant analyse financial records, transactions and reports to provide expert opinions and support legal proceedings. This area of accounting plays a crucial role in Investigating financial misconduct, Uncovering hidden assets, Quantifying economic loss, and presenting findings in a manner suitable for litigation or dispute resolution.

We step away from the financial jargon by summarising all relevant information into an Expert report, so it can be understood by a lay person and the courts in clear, focused and unambiguous terms.

Here are just some of the services we provide:

• • •  – Fraud investigation
    •  – Matrimonial claims
    •  – Business valuations – for sale, or because of commercial disputes
    •  – Business interruption and loss of profits calculations