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Investigations & Monitorships

Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigations

When allegations arise, we act fast. Our forensic specialists reconstruct records, trace transactions and deliver independent findings that withstand regulatory, legal and board scrutiny.

Global organizations face significant regulatory, economic and legal pressures. Major disruptive events — from business model shifts to restructurings and downsizings — create uncertainty and instability that can heighten the risk of fraud or misconduct.

Organizations rely on us when confronted with allegations of accounting improprieties, bribery or embezzlement, Ponzi schemes or other corporate misconduct. These events often emerge from whistleblower complaints, internal audit findings or regulatory action and demand a rapid, impartial response.

We deliver independent forensic accounting and fraud investigations that withstand regulatory, legal and board scrutiny, analyzing complex data, tracing transactions and identifying control failures to resolve issues quickly and defensibly.

Our teams include former auditors, forensic specialists, prosecutors, law enforcement officials and regulators from major investigative agencies around the world.

We help clients:
Preserve key evidence with secure collection and analysis of electronic data
Surface hidden risks through focused investigative due diligence
Identify root causes by exposing control gaps that allowed misconduct
Strengthen controls with targeted remediation and compliance fixes
Support legal strategy with independent findings and expert testimony

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Matthew B. Greenblatt - Senior Managing Director

FTI Consulting was initially hired by the trustee to conduct the underlying Madoff investigation, and we found 10,000 reels of microfilm that had 30 years of customer statement activity.

Matthew B. GreenblattSenior Managing Director
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Gregg Peat - Senior Managing Director

If an investigation is deemed necessary, a robust response with the right team is critical to separating fact from fiction in what can often be long and somewhat rambling short seller reports.

Gregg PeatSenior Managing Director

Our solutions

Independent forensic strategies for fraud detection and future protection

Fraud & Misconduct Investigations

Investigate allegations of fraud, bribery, embezzlement, Ponzi schemes or other misconduct.

We clarify what happened, assess the impact and support regulatory or legal response.
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Forensic Accounting & Financial Reconstruction

Reconstruct financial activity to uncover irregularities. We review transactions, quantify losses and identify where controls may have broken down.

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Digital Forensics & Data Analytics

Preserve and analyze electronic evidence across devices and systems. We recover data, uncover patterns and build fact sets that withstand scrutiny.

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Internal Controls & Compliance Remediation

Evaluate the strength of existing controls and governance. We identify root causes of issues and help design targeted improvements to reduce future risk.

Expert Testimony & Litigation Support

Support legal processes with independent and defensible analysis. We quantify financial impacts and deliver clear, evidence-based testimony when required.

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Asset Tracing & Financial Intelligence

Trace assets across accounts, entities and jurisdictions to reveal movement and ownership. We provide insights that support recovery efforts and informed decisions.



Our Insights

Expert Perspectives

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