Forensic Accounting Services
4 Key Components of Forensic Accounting
Fraud Detection & Investigation
Detailed analysis of financial records, transaction trails, and anomalies to identify and quantify fraudulent activity, including misappropriation, false invoicing, or payroll fraud.
Dispute & Litigation Support
Independent expert evidence preparation, including schedules of loss, valuation of disputed assets, and forensic reports suitable for court, arbitration, or mediation proceedings.
Asset Tracing & Recovery
Tracing of diverted or hidden funds across accounts, jurisdictions, and entities, often involving bank reconciliations, third-party subpoenas, and international cooperation where required.
Portfolio insights & forecasting
Accurate calculation of financial impact from breaches of contract, business interruption, negligence claims, or insurance events, supported by robust modelling and evidence.
Case Studies
Suspected Employee Fraud Who: A mid-sized UK retail business owner who noticed unexplained stock shortages and irregular supplier payments.
Challenge: Significant cash discrepancies had accumulated over 18 months, but the owner lacked the expertise to trace the source or quantify the loss without alerting staff prematurely.
Solution: Matplus conducted a discreet forensic review of purchase ledgers, bank statements, and inventory records, identifying patterns of false invoices and diverted payments linked to a single employee.
Result:
- Loss quantified at over £120,000 with clear audit trail evidence.
- Detailed report enabled successful internal disciplinary process and civil recovery action.
- Strengthened internal controls implemented to prevent recurrence.
Shareholder Dispute Valuation Who: Two equal shareholders in a profitable service company, one seeking to exit amid allegations of financial mismanagement.
Challenge: Disagreement over the true value of the business and claims that one party had diverted profits, requiring an independent forensic assessment for mediation and potential court proceedings.
Solution: Matplus performed a forensic examination of accounts, reconstructed adjusted profits, traced questionable transactions, and prepared an expert valuation report highlighting misstated figures.
Result:
- Adjusted fair value determined, resolving the core dispute.
- Forensic findings supported a negotiated buy-out at an equitable price.
- Both parties avoided lengthy and costly litigation.
Insurance Claim Quantification Who: A manufacturing business submitting a major business interruption claim following a fire at its premises.
Challenge: The insurer disputed the projected loss of profit and additional increased cost of working, demanding detailed forensic evidence to support the claim amount.
Solution: Matplus analysed historical trading results, sales forecasts, cost structures, and mitigation efforts, producing a comprehensive loss quantification report with sensitivity analysis.
Result:
- Claim settlement agreed at 92% of the original submission.
- Robust forensic modelling accepted by loss adjusters without major reductions.
- Business received timely funds to support recovery.
Forensic accounting is a specialised discipline that combines investigative skills with financial expertise to uncover facts, quantify losses, and provide robust evidence in disputes, fraud cases, litigation, or regulatory matters. Whether dealing with suspected fraud, shareholder conflicts, insurance claims, or complex commercial disputes, forensic accountants deliver clarity, independence, and defensible conclusions. At Matplus, we provide professional forensic accounting services tailored to businesses, individuals, solicitors, and insurers across the UK.
Our approach focuses on four core components: thorough fraud detection and investigation to identify irregularities in financial records; expert dispute and litigation support with court-ready reports and schedules; precise asset tracing and recovery to locate hidden or diverted funds; and accurate quantification of economic loss for claims involving breach of contract, negligence, or business interruption. We work discreetly and methodically, analysing bank statements, ledgers, contracts, emails, and third-party data to build a complete picture supported by forensic techniques and industry benchmarks.
Matplus forensic reports are designed to withstand scrutiny from courts, arbitrators, regulators, or opposing experts. We understand the high stakes involved — reputational damage, financial recovery, or settlement negotiations — and deliver clear, objective findings that help clients make informed decisions or strengthen their position in proceedings. Our experience spans employee fraud, director misconduct, partnership disputes, matrimonial asset division, and insurance loss quantification, always ensuring compliance with professional standards and confidentiality.
Choosing Matplus for forensic accounting means partnering with advisors who combine technical precision with practical insight into UK business and legal environments. We help uncover the truth, quantify the impact, and support resolution — whether through negotiation, mediation, or formal dispute resolution. If you suspect irregularity, face a dispute, or need independent financial evidence, contact us for confidential, expert forensic accounting support.
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