Forensic Accounting
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Trigild’s operating and technology platform, paired with its experienced multidisciplinary team of accountants and legal professionals are able to efficiently scrutinize vast amounts of financial information to detect irregular data and anomalous trends that indicate suspicious activity.
Audit Financial Records
Our team has conducted forensic accounting analyses related to Ponzi schemes, family disputes, embezzlement, marital dissolution, and other instances in which the value of a property, business, or estate could be impacted by questionable or fraudulent activity.
Complete trend analysis to identify abnormal changes in expense and income categories
Create a variance report of what transpired versus what was reported in order to identify potential losses and fraudulent activity
Investigate proprietary and economic results of property transfers (cash or other assets)
Analyze the substance of financial transactions relating to ownership equity, write-offs, bad debt, and intercompany transactions
Audit cash disbursements and accounts payable to validate the propriety of expense and disbursement of funds
Audit income receivables and cash receipts to verify the collection and recording of cash
Investigate any and all related-party transactions
Review tax returns to assist in identifying all assets and ownership interests
Maintain appropriate books and records for continued management
Develop and implement recovery strategies
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When to Engage Us
You should consider Trigild if you have suspicions of financial irregularities, disputes, or legal issues that require financial review.
- Suspected fraud or embezzlement
- Business valuation disputes in divorce or shareholder litigation
- Detection of hidden assets
- Bankruptcy or insolvency investigation
How We Work
Our disciplined process ensures control, transparency, and measurable results.
1. Plan
Audit scope, objectives, timeline and resource allocation based on the entity and reporting framework.
2. Risk Assessment
Identify and assess material risks of misstatement through understanding the business, industry, and internal controls.
3. Internal Control Evaluation
Evaluate the design and implementation of key controls to determine reliance and testing extent.
4. Substantive Testing
Perform detailed tests of transactions and account balances and analytical procedures to gather audit evidence.
5. Conclusion and Reporting
Form an audit opinion based on evidence collected and issue the audit report with any findings or recommendations.
6. Followup
Monitor remediation of identified issues and perform any necessary subsequent procedures to confirm correction actions.
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Industries We Serve
Our Forensic Accounting Services undertake financial analysis in various industries nationwide, including:
Forensic Accounting FAQS
What is a financial audit?
A systematic, independent examination of financial statements and supporting records to express an opinion on their fairness and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Why does my business need an audit?
Audits provide credibility to financial statements for investors, lenders, regulators, and stakeholders, and help detect errors, fraud, and control weaknesses.
How long does an audit take?
Typical audits range from a few weeks to several months depending on company size, complexity, and readiness of records.
What information should I prepare for auditors?
Provide complete financial statements, general ledger, bank statements, invoices, contracts, payroll records, tax returns, and access to key personnel and internal controls.
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