Forensic accounting

The Moore Stephens' forensic unit sits within our Audit and Assurance Division and provides a broad range of expert opinion reports within the legal, corporate and professional services environment.

Our forensic specialists are distinguished by their technical expertise, knowledge, commercial acumen and proven track record.  The team evaluate and present findings in a clear and concise manner for a financial claim, prosecution or assessment of associated risks in the fraud environment.

The forensic unit works extensively in the litigious environment to gather the necessary financial and evidentiary documentation required to support the litigation.  Their combination of financial, business and court experience extends insight about the facts, issues and strategies of a particular case.  To supplement these reports, the professional integrity of our forensic specialists can be relied upon to provide highly credible expert witness testimony in court.

In the commercial and professional environment, our specialists have the knowledge and experience to provide high level and detailed advice to the Board of Directors and Senior Management.

Moore Stephens' forensic unit works across a broad range of commercial matters completing expert opinion reports and investigations that involve the following:

• Identification of issues
• Review of financial statements, to provide a clear view of the issues
• Compilation of detailed calculations to assist in determination of the issue
• Preparation of opinions on complex issues in an easy to understand manner
• Assist counsel where required in relation to understanding the opinions issued
• Presentation of expert evidence and opinion

Our Forensic Accounting services can be categorised into three main areas of specialisation:

• Commercial/Litigation
  • Valuations
  • Assessment of Damages
  • Family law disputes and settlements
  • Personal Injury Assessments

• Fraud/Digital Evidence
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Fraud Risk Assessments
  • Fraud Check-up
  • Digital Evidence Analysis
  • Internal audit
  • Investigating accountant report
  • Independent accountant report

• Investigation Services
  • Consulting Expert Witness Services
  • Due Diligence
  • Independent Consultative Services

For more information on our forensic accounting services, contact Mike McDonald or John Zabala.