- Embezzlement investigation
- Skimming, bribery, fraud detection
- White collar criminal activity
- Evidence documentation
- Accountant liability disputes
Forensic Accounting
When fraud is suspected, you need answers — not assumptions. WhippleWood investigates financial irregularities, uncovers evidence, and provides findings suitable for court.
When Fraud Is Suspected
Financial irregularities demand investigation, not guesswork
Suspected Embezzlement
Skimming, embezzlement, bribery, and financial statement fraud can go undetected for months or years. When suspicions arise, you need a forensic accountant to confirm or alleviate concerns.
Shareholder Disputes
Shareholder disputes and partnership conflicts require independent financial investigation. Forensic accounting uncovers the true financial picture when parties disagree on the numbers.
Litigation & Divorce
High-stakes litigation and complex divorce proceedings demand detailed financial analysis. Courts require evidence prepared by qualified forensic professionals to reach fair outcomes.
Insurance Damage Claims
Calculating damages for insurance claims requires documented methodology and reconstructed financial records. Incomplete or unsupported claims lead to denied or reduced recoveries.
How WhippleWood Makes the Difference
AICPA FVS Membership
Our team members are members of the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Section, receiving ongoing training on the latest methods and techniques impacting fraud investigation.
Discreet Investigation
We have discreetly assisted business entities to confirm or alleviate their suspicions, sometimes without even needing to disrupt their staff. Confidentiality is built into our process.
Court-Ready Findings
We investigate fraud, uncover evidence, and provide findings suitable for presentation in court. Our investigative reports and testimony are prepared to meet legal evidentiary standards.
Full-Service Expertise
Our firm spans tax, audit, accounting, and advisory. When forensic matters cross financial disciplines, we draw on the full breadth of the firm rather than outsourcing to third parties.
Awards & Recognition
Comprehensive Forensic Accounting Services
From Suspicion to Resolution
Our forensic accounting process moves in clear phases, from evaluating your situation to delivering findings suitable for court.
Assessment & Scoping
We evaluate the situation, identify the financial questions that need answers, and develop an investigation plan. For sensitive matters, we can begin discreetly without disrupting staff.
Investigation & Analysis
We examine financial records, trace transactions, reconstruct missing data, and document evidence of irregularities. Our analysis is thorough and methodically documented.
Report & Testimony
We deliver detailed investigative reports with findings suitable for court. When needed, our team provides expert witness testimony at trial, arbitration, or deposition.
Common Questions About Forensic Accounting
When you suspect embezzlement, financial irregularities, or fraud. Also when facing shareholder disputes, litigation, complex divorce proceedings, or insurance damage claims.
Clients often reach out with suspicions rather than certainty. That is exactly when you need a forensic accountant. We investigate to either confirm or alleviate your concerns.
Yes. We have discreetly assisted business entities to confirm or alleviate their suspicions, sometimes without even needing to disrupt their staff.
Detailed investigative reports, expert witness testimony, reconstructed financial records, comprehensive spreadsheets documenting fraudulent transactions, and business valuation analyses.
Yes. Our team provides expert witness testimony at trial, arbitration, and deposition. We present complex financial findings in clear terms that courts understand.
Skimming, embezzlement, bribery, financial statement fraud, white collar criminal activity, accountant liability disputes, and insurance fraud.
Suspect Financial Irregularities?
Whether you need to confirm suspicions, investigate fraud, or prepare evidence for court — WhippleWood provides discreet, thorough forensic accounting.
Questions? info@whipplewood.com | 303-989-7600
