Fraud Investigations
Our Fraud Investigation process involves planning, gathering evidence, document review, analysis, interviews, drafting forensic reports and compiling evidence bundles.
As each case is unique, we customise the steps and include specialist services to execute investigations effectively, thereby enabling clients to use our work product to respond appropriately to breaches of internal procedures, recovery of losses and instituting criminal proceedings.
Fraud Risk Consulting
We assist with identifying fraud risk areas and managing fraud risks through mitigation strategies by obtaining an understanding of your business, customers, suppliers and fraud risk policies and procedures.
We have access to a network of professionals that conduct background searches and verification services.
Accounting Support
Whether a staff member is on extended leave or accounting processes fell behind, we offer accounting support services including:
- Performing reconciliations
- Updating accounting records
- Analysing internal operating procedures
- Advising clients on appropriate procedures to be implemented
- Support in compiling files for statutory audits or reviews.
Litigation Support
Following fraud investigations, clients may choose to institute formal proceedings such as disciplinary hearings and civil or criminal proceedings.
Our forensic reports and supporting evidence bundles are compiled for the specific intended use.
We consult with the client’s HR team and/or legal representatives to ensure that the information is understood and serves the intended proceedings effectively.
Our support may also include testifying as a factual witness.
Fraud Investigations Training
Cornelia is an experienced training facilitator. She assisted in reviewing and updating a global investigations methodology, developed training and case studies and presented fraud investigations training to approximately 180 fraud professionals locally and in Africa.
Generic fraud investigation processes can be customised to meet the needs of your business, supported by templates of recording procedures performed, findings and observations and compiling forensic reports.