We leave no stone upturn while getting to the bottom of the matter,
CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITY
As a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, We are bound by a code of conduct that requires us not just to be professional in our line of work, but also at all times, exhibit the highest level of integrity in the performance of all assignments, with the expectation that all work will be completed with professional competence.
A seal of security, confidentiality, and professionalism.
This required standard is the frame work upon which our investigation process is built, we leave no stone upturn while getting to the bottom of the matter, and hence we apply a 26 to 30 point approach to the process of investigation.
DOCUMENT AND INFORMATION GATHERING
- Debrief all informants and witnesses
- Document allegation in writing
- Identify all possible schemes or indicators of fraud, money laundering or bribery and corruption
- Develop theory
- Notify legal counsel and discuss whether to proceed
- Obtain record and file all pertinent information and documents on file
- Determine the potential loss (fraud), Identify potential witness, determine if an error or mistake was made
REVIEW, DEVELOP, ANALYSE
- Review internal controls
- Develop an investigative plan
- Determine type of evidence needed to pursue
- Identify indicators showing intent (fraud)
- Review payroll records
- Review reports
- Perform background and asset check
- Determine interview approach, and perform financial analysis
CONDUCT, DOCUMENT, NOTIFY
Determine type of operations or surveillance to be used
- Develop other informants
- Perform link analysis
- Identify computers, printers and other hardware and software liked to the investigation
- Perform forensic analysis
- Conduct interview
- Document report to management, notify management