How does a forensic accountant work?
Forensic accountants assess the circumstances, amount and nature of fraudulent activities. They do so by gathering, controling, processing, interpreting and analyzing data. Forensic accountants also determine the scope and redress of the financial damages suffered. In a fraud investigation several areas of law may have to be considered: employment law, criminal law, liability law, bankruptcy law, competition law, intellectual property law, civil service law, insurance law and international law. Forensic accountants will take the different aspects of these specific areas of law into account while investigating facts and circumstances. On the basis of our findings we advise you on further measures, like suspension or dismissal of the culprit/employee or reporting to the Department of Justice. We can also advise you on how to prevent repetition.
