Fraud Investigation & Forensic Accounting Services

Overview

When allegations of fraud, financial misconduct, embezzlement, asset misappropriation, or financial irregularities arise, organizations need facts, not assumptions. Boyer & Ritter's forensic accounting professionals help clients investigate concerns, analyze financial evidence, quantify losses, trace assets and provide objective findings that support informed decision-making.

Our team assists businesses, government entities, nonprofit organizations, attorneys and individuals with fraud investigations, forensic accounting engagements, financial misconduct matters, asset tracing, financial loss analyses and other complex financial disputes. We combine investigative techniques with deep accounting expertise to uncover facts, evaluate financial evidence and help clients move forward with confidence.

While many engagements begin after concerns have been identified, forensic accounting can also help organizations proactively strengthen internal controls, reduce fraud risk and improve financial oversight.

Fraud and forensic accounting engagements often involve complex financial records, conflicting information and high-stakes decisions. Our professionals provide objective financial analysis that helps organizations understand what happened, assess financial impact and determine appropriate next steps.

Our forensic accounting team includes professionals with nationally recognized credentials and extensive experience investigating financial misconduct, evaluating losses, supporting legal matters and helping organizations strengthen fraud prevention efforts.

Fraud Investigation & Forensic Accounting Services Include:

Fraud and financial misconduct investigations
White collar crime investigations
Asset tracing and recovery support
Financial triage and forensic analysis
Computer forensics
Internal investigations
Internal controls assessments
Fraud risk assessments and prevention
Information systems security and controls
Insurance and financial loss analysis

Common Reasons to Engage a Forensic Accountant

Organizations typically seek forensic accounting assistance when questions arise regarding financial misconduct, unexplained losses, disputes or suspected fraud.

Suspected employee theft
Embezzlement concerns
Financial statement irregularities
Partner or shareholder disputes
Asset tracing needs
Criminal investigations
Regulatory inquiries
Insurance claims involving financial loss

Fraud Prevention & Internal Controls

Fraud investigations often reveal weaknesses in internal controls, financial oversight, or organizational processes. As part of our forensic accounting services, we help organizations identify control gaps, strengthen policies and procedures, and reduce opportunities for fraud and financial misconduct.

Our services may include:

Internal control assessments
Fraud risk assessments
Segregation of duties reviews
Financial process evaluations
Fraud prevention recommendations
Governance and oversight improvements

Looking to proactively evaluate your organization's controls? Learn more about our Internal Controls & Fraud Risk Assessment Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is forensic accounting?

Forensic accounting combines accounting, investigative and analytical skills to uncover facts, evaluate financial evidence and address questions involving fraud, financial misconduct, economic losses and other financial disputes.

When should I hire a forensic accountant?

Organizations often engage a forensic accountant when they suspect employee theft, embezzlement, financial statement irregularities, fraudulent transactions, asset misappropriation, financial losses or other concerns that require an independent financial investigation.

What are common signs of fraud?

Common warning signs include unexplained financial losses, missing documentation, unusual transactions, inconsistent financial records, unauthorized payments, inventory discrepancies and employee concerns regarding financial activities.

Can a forensic accountant help before fraud occurs?

Yes. Forensic accountants can evaluate internal controls, identify areas of risk, recommend fraud prevention measures and help organizations strengthen financial oversight before problems arise.

What industries benefit from forensic accounting services?

Forensic accounting services can benefit privately held businesses, government entities, nonprofit organizations, professional service firms, family-owned businesses and other organizations facing financial concerns, investigations or disputes.

What is the difference between forensic accounting and litigation support?

Forensic accounting focuses on investigating and analyzing financial information. Litigation support applies those findings within legal proceedings through expert reports, damages analyses, testimony and other legal support services.

Involved in a dispute, litigation matter or potential legal proceeding? Explore our Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services.