Case Types for Fraud Forensic Accountants
civil and criminal proceedings where specialist fraud forensic accounting evidence is required.
SFO Fraud Investigation Forensic Accountant
The Serious Fraud Office investigates and prosecutes serious or complex fraud, bribery, and corruption. Section 2 notices under the Criminal Justice Act 1987 compel document production and answers to questions. Forensic accountants assist defence teams by reviewing financial materials before production and reconstructing the financial picture from disclosure.
Learn more →POCA Confiscation Defence Forensic Accountant
Following conviction, the court may make a confiscation order under POCA Part 2. Benefit from criminal conduct is calculated on a gross proceeds basis (all payments from criminal activity, not net gain). Available assets are assessed; the order equals the lesser of benefit and available assets.
Learn more →Civil Fraud Recovery Forensic Accountant
High Court civil fraud proceedings include proprietary claims (tracing fraudulently taken assets), personal claims (compensatory damages), knowing receipt, and dishonest assistance. Forensic accountants trace assets and quantify loss for both claim types.
Learn more →Unexplained Wealth Order Forensic Accountant
Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) require respondents to explain how they obtained specified property worth more than £50,000 where enforcement agencies have reasonable grounds to suspect insufficient legitimate income. The SFO, NCA, HMRC, CPS, and FCA may apply.
Learn more →DPA Negotiation Forensic Accountant | Quantifying the Financial Settlement
A Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) defers prosecution of a corporate in exchange for cooperation, remediation, and financial payment under court supervision. The financial settlement comprises disgorgement, financial penalty (typically equal to or greater than disgorgement), and costs.
Learn more →FCA Enforcement Investigation Forensic Accountant
The Financial Conduct Authority enforces market abuse, insider dealing, unauthorised financial promotions, and firm conduct requirements. Forensic accountants analyse trading records, financial promotions, and firm financial positions underlying FCA cases.
Learn more →HMRC Fraud Investigation Forensic Accountant
HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service handles serious tax fraud through COP8 civil procedures and COP9 criminal investigations. Forensic accountants reconstruct financial records and quantify tax liabilities in both pathways.
Learn more →Private Prosecution Fraud Forensic Accountant
Private prosecution allows fraud victims to bring criminal proceedings when police decline to investigate or progress cases too slowly. Forensic accountants build prosecution-quality financial evidence packages equivalent to CPS standards.
Learn more →Money Laundering Proceedings Forensic Accountant
POCA money laundering offences (sections 327-329) criminalise concealing, converting, transferring, and acquiring criminal property. Defence requires showing lack of knowledge or suspicion, or legitimate fund provenance.
Learn more →Corporate Internal Investigation Forensic Accountant
Corporate internal investigations begin with suspicion, tip-offs, or regulatory enquiries before full scope is clear. Conducting via external legal counsel protects investigation findings under legal professional privilege.
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