Normally, with financial crime, the value that an expert accountant adds is to provide a level of moderation to a very adversarial playing field. As an independent witness, there is nothing to be gained from the outcome to the case … Read More
When I examine a business that has dealt in substantial amounts of cash, it can be hard to know that the accounting records seen are complete and accurate. … Read More
In conclusion, while it is important for a forensic accountant to be known for a number of specialisms (for example in my case being a Hawala expert, or an MTIC expert etc.) in reality a good practitioner is able to approach any case on the basis that it will be unique. … Read More
As a forensic accountant who looks at a dozen or so different confiscation cases each year, I notice a number of common themes … Read More
I found from that case that, if I had wanted, I could sign up to a particular web site, place an order for phones and then use the site to find a buyer. My risk? I would have to deposit £100,000 into an account at the Bank of Curacao … Read More
As a forensic accountant specialising in fraud and crime I am often in the position where I must provide advice concerning fraud prevention. I will naturally talk about why astute businessmen are often the victims being scammed. … Read More
As a forensic accountant who has focused on fraud for over twenty years, I am often asked to suggest appropriate fraud prevention measures to a client. … Read More
When businesses get into difficulties and face bankruptcy the time is ripe for fraud. Assets are carefully hidden so that when the company goes bust, there is nothing left for the creditors. And yet a lot of the insolvency fraud can be traced to the professional practitioners… … Read More
A forensic accountant’s input is valuable in criminal tax evasion cases. Tax fraud costs the UK a massive amount, and HMRC rightly must come down hard. However, their allegations and assumptions can be somewhat zealous, and the need for a balanced and impartial assessment is essential. … Read More
It can be difficult to give a single title to such a person. Descriptions of my job title have included forensic accountant, expert witness, expert accountant, fraud expert, fraud investigator or independent expert. In reality, it is a combination of these. … Read More
