What makes Forensic Investigations different?
FI is the only private investigation firm in the region which employs a staff trained in accounting, finance, taxation, computer systems, business, management and human behavior. Not only is our staff experienced in financial matters, they are highly trained and capable. Our five team members boast 13 degrees and a combined experience of more than 70 years, spanning more than 500 clients.
Any private investigation firm can farm out financial investigations to another firm outside the area. However, firms who must subcontract the work, may not have the expertise to ask the right questions to support the investigation and they may not be able to provide the kind of testimony and presence which is so often required to resolve a case.
In short, our team of financial detectives is knowledgeable, experienced, capable, and local.
In what kinds of cases can your team assist?
Our team can be of value in divorce cases when income or assets are hidden and in equitable distribution cases when values are confusing; we can help clients who suspect they have been defrauded; we can support litigation which requires business values, damages, or losses to be determined; we can field expert witnesses who can explain complex financial dealings so that juries can understand them; in short, we can help in any case which involves financial issues.
The following is a partial list of specific questions which our team can help you to answer.
Where did all the money go and where is it now?
Our team can answer this question for you, even if money or assets have been moved in ways designed to hide or confuse the transfer.
How much money does he or she really make?
Our team can answer this question, even under the confusing circumstances of a business owner.
How much child support is appropriate?
Our team can answer this question, even under the difficult circumstances of a self-employed person.
What would be an equivalent cash value for this pension?
Our team can answer this question for you, and can provide expert testimony to support the findings.
How much is this business really worth?
Our team can answer this question for you, even in the case of a closely held business.
How much money does this business really make?
Our team can answer this question for you, even in the case of a closely held business practicing income tax and expense preference behavior.
Did this business sustain any real damage from unfair competitive practices?
Our team can answer that question and can estimate the amount of any damages. This morass of corporations makes it so confusing that one can't tell who owns what! Our team can pierce corporate veils.
Was there really embezzlement? Who did it? How much is gone? Can any be recovered?
Our team can answer all of these questions, and more. The team can even help a business to arrange its affairs so as to prevent embezzlements before they even occur.
Is there any theft going on in this business? How significant is it, and is it worth trying to stop?
Our team can identify and quantify employee theft. The team can design procedures to stop it and find the individuals involved.
Is there inventory shrinkage in this business? If so, how is it occurring and how significant is it?
Our team can identify and quantify inventory shrinkage and recommend procedures which will prevent its reoccurrence.
Is this computer system really secure? How can we make it secure?
Our team can determine whether a computerized system is secure and recommend procedures and processes to ensure that it is protected.
Has there been a breach of security in this computerized system?
Our team can examine a computerized system and determine whether it has been compromised.
Does this company have adequate controls to prevent fraud?
Our team can examine accounting, processing, and computerized systems, in fact, all aspects of a firm's financial practices to determine whether its controls and procedures are adequate to prevent fraud. Further, the team can recommend changes to systems to ensure that fraud is minimized.
Is this company in any danger of industrial sabotage?
Our team can evaluate the risks of sabotage for a firm, and can establish procedures and practices which minimize the risk of industrial sabotage.