How can a Forensic Accountant be of assistance?

A Forensic Accountant can be of assistance in various ways, including:

Investigative Accounting

• Review of the factual situation and provision of suggestions regarding possible courses of action.
• Assistance with the protection and recovery of assets.
• Co-ordination of other experts, including:
  • Private investigators;
  • Forensic document examiners;
  • Consulting engineers
• Assistance with the recovery of assets by way of civil action or criminal prosecution.

Litigation Support

• Assistance in obtaining documentation necessary to support or refute a claim.
• Review of the relevant documentation to form an initial assessment of the case and identify areas of loss.
• Assistance with Examination for Discovery including the formulation of questions to be asked regarding the financial evidence.
• Attendance at the Examination for Discovery to review the testimony, assist with understanding the financial issues and to formulate additional questions to be asked.
• Review of the opposing expert’s damages report and reporting on both the strengths and weaknesses of the positions taken.
• Assistance with settlement discussions and negotiations.
• Attendance at trial to hear the testimony of the opposing expert and to provide assistance with cross-examination.