Practice Areas · Advisory & Growth · Strategy & Risk · Risk & assurance · Forensic investigation
Fraud & Misconduct Investigation
Forensic investigation of suspected fraud or misconduct — evidence, quantification, and reporting.
What forensic investigation covers
When fraud or misconduct is suspected, the response needs to be careful and methodical — evidence preserved, the facts established, the loss quantified, and a report produced that will withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny.
The firm investigates suspected fraud and misconduct discreetly, working with legal counsel where the matter may lead to action.
What's included
A forensic investigation covers, including:
- Securing and preserving the relevant evidence
- Tracing the transactions and establishing the facts
- Quantifying the loss or misappropriation
- Identifying the control failures that allowed it
- A clear investigation report, with counsel where appropriate
How we work
- 01
Plan
Scope the investigation discreetly and preserve evidence.
- 02
Investigate
Trace the transactions and establish what happened.
- 03
Quantify
Establish the loss and the control failures.
- 04
Report
Produce a report that stands up, and advise on next steps.
Why work with PBT
PBT investigates carefully so the facts are clear and the report holds up.
- Discreet, methodical investigation
- Evidence preserved properly
- Loss quantified credibly
- A report that withstands scrutiny, with counsel where needed
- Scope, deliverables, and fees agreed in writing up front
Frequently asked questions
We suspect a fraud — what's the first step?
Preserve the evidence and avoid tipping off those involved. Contact us early; we'll plan a discreet investigation and protect the evidence.
Will the report stand up in legal proceedings?
We conduct the investigation and document it to withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny, working with counsel where action may follow.
How long does it take?
It depends on the scale and complexity; we scope a timeline once we understand the matter, while moving quickly to preserve evidence.
Investigate suspected fraud
Tell us what you suspect — discreetly — and we'll plan the investigation.
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