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Financial investigations, asset tracing and expert analysis for attorneys, businesses and individuals facing disputed financial facts.
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- i.Records
- ii.Method
- iii.Findings
- iv.Limitations
Where the numbers need a closer look.
A disputed transaction. An unexplained transfer. An account that does not tell the whole story. Start with the question your matter needs answered.
Business fraud & financial investigations
Suspected misconduct examined through records, transaction tracing and investigative analysis.Fraud investigation servicesNo. 02Divorce assets & income
Asset movements traced, income discrepancies examined and financial records assessed, within the scope of the engagement and the available evidence.Divorce asset and income analysisNo. 03Expert witness & litigation support
Complex financial material turned into clearly explained findings and support for each stage of a dispute.Expert witness and litigation supportNot sure which applies? Describe the question All services
From records to findings.
A clear conclusion starts with a traceable line of inquiry. Each stage leaves a record of what was examined and why.
Start with the records
Bank statements, ledgers, contracts, financial disclosures and supporting documents define the question. Gaps and source limitations are identified at the outset.
- What material is available?
- Where did it come from?
- What remains missing?
Test the explanation
Transaction tracing, document comparison, income analysis and appropriate investigative work test the explanation against the available evidence.
- Do the records reconcile?
- Which transfers need explanation?
- What alternatives remain?
Document the findings
Findings identify their source records, assumptions and limitations, so they can be followed and tested by others.
- What is supported?
- How was it established?
- What cannot be concluded?
Possible deliverablesExpert reportTransaction chronologySupporting exhibitsTestimony
The work behind the opinion.
Exh. A · Follow the moneyMatter A · Family-law financial analysis
Following assets across borders.
A dissolution matter involving asset diversion called for examination of bank records, transfers and corporate structures. The work connected the financial records with questions about asset ownership and movement.
Representative asset-tracing engagementsMatter B · Due diligence
An acquisition questioned.
Revenue recognition and inventory records were examined as part of retail-acquisition due diligence.
The due-diligence engagementMatter C · Valuation dispute
A valuation disputed.
Business ownership, fund flows and true net income were examined in a valuation and family-law dispute.
The valuation engagementEach engagement has its own scope, evidence and limitations. Representative matters do not predict the outcome of another case.
What does the evidence support, and where does it stop?
Geoffrey B Davis Jr.
Experience across law enforcement, criminal investigation, civil enforcement, fraud examination, due diligence and litigation informs the work of Fraud Examination Service.
Mr. Davis has worked on consulting and expert-witness engagements involving financial statements, contracts, ERISA matters, valuation disputes, governance, and matrimonial asset and income analysis.
Full background and experienceExperience across
- Law enforcement
- Criminal investigation
- Civil enforcement
- Fraud examination
- Due diligence
- Litigation
Engagements involving
- Financial statements
- Contracts
- ERISA matters
- Valuation disputes
- Governance
- Matrimonial asset and income analysis
Scope first. Then a clear next step.
The cost of a financial investigation depends on the question, the records and the work required to answer it.
An initial discussion helps define the matter, practical priorities and an appropriate engagement scope.
Request ConsultationBefore you get in touch.
A few practical answers about the first conversation.
When a financial question needs independent examination: unexplained transfers, irregular business records, disputed assets or income, or a matter requiring expert analysis. The initial discussion helps establish whether the engagement fits.
Start with a short description of the issue, the relevant jurisdiction, any approaching deadline and an overview of the records available. Ask how sensitive documents should be supplied before sending them.
Depending on scope, the work may produce documented findings, an expert report, a transaction chronology, supporting exhibits or testimony. Deliverables and limitations should be defined in the engagement.
Yes. The existing practice includes pre-case consultation and litigation consulting. The initial conversation can help identify the financial questions and records relevant to a potential engagement.