Evidence-grade investigation when something doesn't add up.
A forensic audit is a focused investigation into financial records to detect, trace and document fraud, misappropriation or financial misstatement — built to a standard that can support disciplinary action, litigation, or a report to a regulator or lender.
It's not a routine audit. It's triggered by something specific — a whistleblower complaint, a lender's concern, an unexplained variance, or a board's decision to investigate — and it's scoped and run accordingly.
Enquire About Forensic AuditNot something every business needs routinely — but essential the moment one of these situations arises.
Suspected internal fraud — unexplained losses, inventory shrinkage, or unusual vendor/payment patterns.
Lender-driven investigation, including RBI fraud classification of a loan account.
Board or shareholder-initiated review following a complaint or governance concern.
Litigation or regulatory direction requiring an independent, evidence-backed report.
Having these ready before fieldwork begins keeps things on schedule.
Run with the discipline of an investigation — evidence preserved, findings quantified, conclusions defensible.
A structured, evidence-backed account of findings and conclusions.
Organised supporting evidence, preserved to a defensible standard.
A clear statement of the financial impact, where applicable.
Support as an expert witness or advisor if the matter proceeds further.
It's prepared with that possibility in mind — evidence is preserved and documented to a standard that can support legal or disciplinary proceedings, though its ultimate admissibility depends on the specific matter and counsel's advice.
Statutory and internal audits are routine, broad-based reviews. A forensic audit is a targeted investigation into a specific suspected issue, usually deeper and more evidence-focused.
A whistleblower complaint, an unexplained financial variance, a lender's concern, or a board or regulatory direction to investigate.
Strictly. Engagement is typically limited to a small governance group, and we agree communication protocols upfront to protect the integrity of the investigation.
Anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks depending on the volume of records and complexity of the matter — we scope this with you before starting.
Speak with us confidentially about what you're seeing and what you need to establish.
