Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services
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Integrity delivers benefits
Companies that act with integrity in addressing acute business problems have an advantage with real benefits. To that end, we help companies manage risk, investigate alleged misconduct and fraud, and measure the financial implications of disputes.
When unusual financial activity is suspected, our investigation, dispute and technology professionals will work with you to help resolve conflicts and realise value in the most challenging circumstances — all with the sensitivity and urgency required.
Fraud and Investigations
Addressing the risks associated with fraud, bribery and corruption is critical for business. Advances in technology and the broadening activity of law enforcement, prosecutors, regulators, and corruption commissions, the financial and reputational consequences of not doing enough to tackle these problems are escalating.
1 Accountants Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services team are experienced in forensic accounting, financial and securities regulation, technology systems, and risk management.
Our key services:
- Investigating fraud
We conduct pragmatic, evidence-based investigations into business fraud and other potential wrong-doing, including financial misstatement, corruption, sanctions, violations and money laundering. We rapidly respond to a crisis, uncover the facts and work with you to manage an appropriate response. We are experienced at managing whistleblower and confidential sources of information. We can help you trace, freeze and recover assets, and identify the root cause of the issue, all with minimal disruption to your business.
- Investigating bribery and corruption
We investigate suspicions of bribery and corruption, carry out forensic due diligence and assist with disclosure requirements for regulatory investigations, often utilising our global forensic network to examine risk or uncover unethical behaviour at its source. We also design and implement effective governance models for preventative and remedial work.
Dispute Services
An increasingly litigious environment and wider activity of the various regulatory and governing bodies means that disputes are becoming ever more frequent.
We provide accounting expertise to quantify the losses incurred as a result of inaccurate post acquisition reporting, arguments with customers, suppliers or other stakeholders. We also provide support during negotiations and as expert witnesses in court should a settlement not be reached.
Our services:
Resolving Disputes
We can assist clients with:
We can assist clients with damage analysis and quantification. In relation to post-acquisition disputes, we can assist with calculations and preparation of reports addressing amounts due as a result of contractual post-closing purchase price adjustments, usually related to working capital or earn-outs. We also provide forensic contract review services and professional negligence claims advice. Our dispute services experts across Oceania can provide written and oral testimony in the context of a Court, Tribunal or with a Regulator.
Forensic Contract Reviews
Forensic contract reviews can mitigate risk, generate savings, identify areas for improvement and provide practical input to future contract negotiations. Through our forensic rigour, we help identify cost savings and recoveries while also increasing the knowledge of contract owner’s responsibilities and accountability of contract ownership. Using our forensic analytical techniques, we evaluate the overall impact of issues on project cost and likely level of disallowable costs, disputed costs and error versus fraud.
Insurance Claim Services
Our Insurance Claim professionals assist management with assessing and determining the value of the company’s claim and expedite recovery while maintaining positive relationships with insurers.
In today’s costly and highly regulated environment the importance of a robust audit and risk assurance process is of crucial importance for all stakeholders in any organization.
1 Accountants provide independent and impartial advice while ensuring compliance with current regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Our capability and experience in providing audit and risk assurance services include:
You will be amazed by the results derived by our expert team.
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