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In today's commercial environment, companies and directors are under greater public and regulatory scrutiny. They need to ensure that when a problem arises they act quickly and that incidents are investigated independently and thoroughly.

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Our team has a wide range of expertise to offer a comprehensive forensic accounting service.We have experience in the following areas

• corporate fraud investigations
• asset tracing
• insolvency investigations
• regulatory and disciplinary investigations
• computer forensic investigations

Corporate fraud investigations

If your organisation has been the victim of a fraud it is essential to establish quickly what has gone wrong and to recover misappropriated assets. Our investigation team has extensive experience in undertaking large and complex investigations. We help organisations investigate suspicions vigorously, assist management to evaluate the situation and provide expert evidence for you to determine how to proceed with the investigation.

Asset tracing

By using our knowledge as to how transactions affect the books and records of an organisation and its financial statements we can identify relevant documents that may otherwise have been missed by just scheduling and reviewing bank statements. These can be used to build up a more complete factual matrix. We have the benefit of having three former police officers in the full-time forensic team experienced in gathering information from witnesses. This information can supplement and corroborate that obtained from the documents alone.

Our experienced investigative accountants produce evidence and analysis to assist lawyers in obtaining search orders and freezing orders. As part of the Nexia network we have access to professionals in over 90 countries around the world to provide local ‘know-how' and assistance.

Tax and VAT investigations

In respect of Tax and VAT investigations we provide expert representation and, if required, will manage the investigation. We identify and address the main issues and ensure a conclusion is reached which enables you to continue to concentrate your valuable resources on your business and/or your home life.

By combining our knowledge of tax law and revenue procedures whilst managing the relationship with the particular Inspector of Taxes concerned, we bring investigations to a speedy conclusion, whilst achieving the best possible settlement. Our team includes a forensic investigation board and Revenue Audit specialists from the Revenue.

Regulatory and disciplinary investigations

The profile of many regulated businesses means that the reputational damage they may suffer can be greater than any direct financial loss. The involvement of a regulator can complicate a situation and will often require additional management time to resolve.

The forensic accounting team has undertaken assignments involving the:

• Recovery of excess bank interest & charges
• Forensic Audit
• Special assignment and Investigation

By calling in an experienced team such as ours, it shows the regulator that the issue is being addressed and may result in the regulator intervening less and allowing management to focus on the business.