Forensic Services

When corporate crime is reported to threaten over half of Canadian businesses, you need a partner that can help identify and prevent these activities from occurring. The professionals at Collins Barrow understand the impact of poor internal controls and have the expertise necessary to minimize the repercussions of fraud within your business.

Forensic accountants are experienced auditors, accountants and investigators that are hired to explore suspicious or fraudulent activity within a company. Through specialized skills and processes, our experts possess the knowledge, insight and professional characteristics required to identify, respond to and prevent fraudulent activities from occurring.

The forensic professionals at Collins Barrow have a thorough understanding of business information and financial reporting systems. Our audit, investigation and interview skills identify red flags and provide litigation support for clients experiencing fraud. Our mandate is to provide clarity and guidance in our findings through investigations that are objective and independent of the parties and circumstances involved. The work performed and reports issued will provide clear and understandable answers to the how, where, what, why and who of corporate fraud.

Our approach, process and diligence are second to none. We are the trusted advisors of choice when investigating fraudulent business situations.

Providing Clarity and Advice

Understand the value of your business by choosing an expert who can help you manage the risks of today and minimize future potential threats.

Business transactions have become more complex and the global economy has expanded. These changes have required forensic accountants to continually develop their expertise in order to identify individuals and businesses that are engaging in illegal financial practices, tax evasion, drug crimes, white collar crime and terrorist activity.

Our experience allows us to address the common risks and aids in the detection of business fraud across a wide range of industries. We work with lawyers and their clients, businesses, government agencies and other organizations in investigating, identifying and resolving the financial issues relating to the quantification of economic damages.

With dedicated partners and professional staff, the forensic accountants and advisors at Collins Barrow use their extensive auditing, accounting and investigative skills to help organizations through investigations, litigation consulting and forensic services. Our team provides a unique approach to complex business matters and uses data analysis and progressive investigative techniques to identify, acquire and analyse the information necessary to help our clients safeguard the company's reputation, assets and prevent future occurrences and disruptions. Areas of specialization include:

Investigations

• Corporate Investigations
• Fraud and Embezzlement Investigations
• Forensic Accounting
• Investigative Due Diligence
• Asset Searches
• Fraud Prevention and Detection

Litigation Consulting & Forensics

• Litigation Consulting
• Forensic Accounting
• Asset Searches
• Damages and Commercial Disputes
• Loss Prevention

If you suspect fraud within your business, or you wish to proactively evaluate your internal controls, contact one of the Forensic Professionals at Collins Barrow. We will help you make the informed decisions you need both in the boardroom or the courtroom.