Financial Fraud Investigations

Follow the Money - Expose the Truth

When transactions don’t add up or funds seem to vanish, forensic accounting provides a methodical, evidence-based approach to uncovering financial misconduct. Whether the issue involves embezzlement, asset misappropriation, or falsified records, the facts are buried in the numbers—and that’s where the investigation begins. Financial fraud investigations require more than standard audits or gut instincts—they demand documented evidence that can stand up in court or settlement. Reports are developed with clarity and structure, designed for attorneys, law enforcement, or internal decision-makers. Every finding is backed by records and calculations.

Investigative Services Offered

Bank Transaction & Deposit Analysis

  • Reconciliation of bank activity to financial records

  • Identification of unexplained cash flow or unusual patterns

  • Tracing of funds between accounts or through shell activity

Internal Record Review & Document Integrity

  • Review of accounting ledgers, spreadsheets, and source documents

  • Identification of altered entries, irregular journal postings, or fabricated support

  • Analysis of employee reimbursement or purchasing card activity

Vendor, Payroll & Disbursement Forensics

  • Review of payment history to detect ghost vendors, inflated invoices, or unauthorized bonuses

  • Analysis of payroll cycles for off-cycle transactions or shadow employees

  • Vendor relationship tracing for conflicts of interest or kickbacks

Lifestyle & Spending Correlation

  • Comparison of reported income to actual lifestyle spending

  • Development of source-and-use financial profiles

  • Support for fraud theories involving concealed income or underreporting

What Financial Fraud Can Look Like

  • Unexplained withdrawals or vendor payments

  • Discrepancies between deposits and sales or billing activity

  • False reimbursements or duplicate payroll entries

  • Transfers to personal accounts or affiliated entities

  • Forged checks, altered ledgers, or manipulated spreadsheets

  • Missing documentation or fabricated invoices

Case Types Supported

  • Partnership or business disputes

  • Employee theft or internal fraud

  • Embezzlement cases (civil or criminal)

  • Divorce-related financial misconduct

  • Elder financial abuse

  • Fraud detection for small businesses or family-owned enterprises