Forensic Accounting

Forensic accounting is most often associated with the analytical investigation of internal and external fraud, embezzlement, and inappropriate accounting practices and other abuses of fund and financial issues.  When workplace or business fraud is suspected, improper activity can sometimes be deeply concealed. Principals often find themselves too close to the situation to be objective. Emotions can cloud judgment, resulting in a less effective action against the perpetrators. To achieve real results, bringing in an outside party is a must.

Church, DeVoe’s principals, with over sixty-four years of experience, have the expertise, qualifications and training to objectively handle fraud detection, as well as all other areas of forensic accounting that protect you and your business and interests.

By examining materials such as bank records, corporate records, and personal financial statements, the professionals at Church, DeVoe, who are qualified Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), can ascertain when and if discrepancies that reveal the irregularities. Our through knowledge of financial and economic issues lets us focus on the relevant data and make reports that clearly explain the fraudulent actions.  If circumstances warrant, we can testify as expert witnesses and make compelling presentations to the court as part of a civil or criminal case.

 Church, Devoe has the insight and skill to conduct a wide a variety of forensic services.

Forensic accounting services include (but are not limited to):

• Fraud detection
• Expert witness testimony
• Discovery assistance
• Claims analysis
• Determination of compliance
• Economic harm analysis
• Bankruptcy claim investigations

 A business can easily be destroyed or irreparably damage by internal fraud. With experienced understanding of the complex issues surrounding workplace, and business fraud, and uncompromising integrity, Church, DeVoe can efficiently and effectively expose the problems that occur. Our solutions-oriented approach puts steps in place to prevent problems from happening again.