How We Work
Each investigation is different, but our approach stays consistent - thorough, methodical, and relentless.
Fraud Investigation & Detection
Look, I've been doing this long enough to know that fraud doesn't always look like some Hollywood heist. Sometimes it's the bookkeeper who's been with you for 15 years, paying fake invoices to their own company. Other times it's an executive with a gambling problem.
We start by interviewing key people and getting a feel for what's normal in your operation. Then we dive into the financial records - bank statements, invoices, payroll, you name it. We're looking for patterns that don't add up.
Our Process:
- Initial risk assessment and scoping
- Data collection and preservation
- Transaction analysis and pattern recognition
- Witness interviews and evidence gathering
- Detailed reporting for legal proceedings
Average investigation timeline: 6-12 weeks depending on complexity
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
I've testified in court more times than I can count, and let me tell you - judges and juries don't want accounting jargon. They want someone who can explain complex financial schemes in plain English.
When your lawyer calls us in, we become part of your legal team. We'll help prepare questions for depositions, analyze the other side's financial claims, and calculate damages. And yeah, we'll stand up in court and explain our findings if needed.
What We Deliver:
- Expert witness testimony preparation
- Damage calculation and economic loss analysis
- Rebuttal reports against opposing experts
- Deposition and trial support
- Visual aids and demonstrative evidence
We've worked with law firms across BC and nationally on cases ranging from shareholder disputes to class actions.
Asset Tracing & Recovery
Money leaves a trail - always. People think they're clever moving funds through multiple accounts or buying property in their cousin's name. But bank records, land titles, and corporate registries tell the real story.
This work shows up a lot in divorce cases where one spouse swears they're broke, or in fraud cases where someone's trying to hide what they stole. We follow the money wherever it goes - offshore accounts, cryptocurrency, real estate, you name it.
Our Tracking Methods:
- Bank account analysis and fund flow mapping
- Corporate registry and ownership searches
- Real property and personal asset identification
- International asset investigation coordination
- Lifestyle analysis vs. reported income
Successfully recovered over $24M in hidden assets for clients since 2009
Compliance Review & Internal Controls
Sometimes the best forensic work is preventative. You don't want to wait until fraud happens - you want systems in place that make it really hard for someone to steal from you in the first place.
We'll come in and stress-test your internal controls. Where are the weak spots? Who has too much access? What transactions aren't being reviewed? Then we'll give you practical recommendations - not some 200-page report that sits on a shelf.
Review Components:
- Internal control assessment and testing
- Segregation of duties analysis
- Financial reporting process review
- Anti-fraud program development
- Employee training on red flags
Prevention is way cheaper than investigation. Let's keep it that way.
