Forensic accounting & litigation services
Independent forensic accounting, financial investigation and expert evidence to support commercial disputes, legal proceedings, regulatory matters and complex financial investigations.
WCT’s forensic accountants specialise in applying accounting and investigative techniques to identify, analyse and document financial discrepancies, fraud and other complex financial matters.
Our Forensics & Litigation services provide independent, clear and accurate financial analysis to support legal disputes, regulatory matters, investigations and legal proceedings. We work with clients and legal teams to investigate financial information, quantify financial impacts and provide evidence-based insights to help them understand complex financial issues and make informed decisions.
When might you need a forensic accountant?
A forensic accountant may be engaged when financial information needs to be independently investigated, analysed or explained in the context of a dispute, investigation or legal proceeding.
WCT Advisory can assist when you need to:
Investigate suspected fraud or financial misconduct.
Trace funds or reconstruct financial transactions.
Quantify economic loss or damages.
Determine the value of a business or other financial interests.
Investigate financial information in a commercial dispute.
Prepare independent financial or solvency reports.
Prepare expert reports for courts, tribunals or commissions.
Provide expert evidence in legal proceedings.
Support negotiations, mediation or dispute resolution.
Investigate financial matters in family law proceedings.
Who we work with
Lawyers & Legal Teams
Independent financial analysis, expert reports and evidence to support legal proceedings.
Businesses & Directors
Investigation, valuation and financial analysis when disputes or financial concerns arise.
Individuals
Economic loss assessment and financial analysis for personal injury and family law matters.
Courts, Tribunals & Regulators
Independent expert accounting reports and evidence.
How we can help you:
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Independent investigation and analysis of financial information to identify discrepancies, trace transactions and investigate suspected fraud or financial misconduct.
Services include:
Fund tracing
Financial investigations
Evidence gathering and analysis
Briefs of evidence
Expert accounting reports
Reports for courts, tribunals and commissions of inquiry
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This heading is stronger than simply Economic Loss Calculations because it captures how people actually describe the problem.
Independent assessment and quantification of economic loss and damages arising from personal injury, business interruption, contractual breaches and other financial impacts.
Personal injury and negligence
Motor vehicle accident claims
Medical negligence
Workers' compensation claims
Self-employed injury claims
Loss of earnings
Medical expenses
Commercial economic loss
Loss of profits
Replacement labour
Capital losses
Personal goodwill
Business goodwill
Business interruption losses
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Commercial Disputes & Litigation Support
Independent financial analysis and expert accounting support for commercial disputes, negotiations, mediation and litigation.
WCT can assist with:
Business valuations
Financial analysis
Litigation support
Strategic financial advice
Negotiation and mediation support
Independent dispute resolution
Expert opinions and reports
Independent solvency reports
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Family Law Forensic Accounting
Independent financial analysis and valuation services to assist legal teams and parties in family law matters.
Business valuations
Financial analysis
Expert witness reports
Expert evidence
Our Forensics & Litigation services provide the financial insights you need to navigate complex legal challenges, from fraud detection to dispute resolution. Contact us to learn how our expertise can support your case.
Forensic Accounting & APES 215
WCT Advisory's forensic accounting services operate within the professional and ethical requirements applicable to forensic accounting engagements, including the requirements of APES 215. These requirements address matters including independence, expert witness services, professional obligations, documentation and quality control.
The objective of APES 215 Forensic Accounting Services is to specify our professional and ethical obligations in respect of:
the provision of a Forensic Accounting Service to a Client;
the types of Engagements or Assignments that are a Forensic Accounting Service;
applicable Independence requirements;
relationships and the provision of other Professional Activities that create threats to compliance with the fundamental principles;
the obligations of a Member who provides an Expert Witness Service and the required disclosures in the Member's Report; and
applicable quality control and documentation obligations.
Forensic accounting FAQs
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A forensic accountant applies accounting, financial analysis and investigative techniques to examine financial information, identify discrepancies and provide independent analysis for disputes, investigations or legal proceedings.
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A forensic accountant may be appropriate where financial information needs to be independently investigated, a financial loss needs to be quantified, assets or transactions need to be traced, or expert financial evidence is required.
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A forensic accountant applies accounting and investigative techniques in situations where financial information may be relevant to a dispute, investigation or legal proceeding.
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Yes. Forensic accountants may prepare expert reports and, where appropriately engaged, provide expert evidence to courts, tribunals and other proceedings.
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An economic loss calculation estimates the financial impact of an event such as personal injury, business interruption, contractual breach or other circumstances resulting in financial loss.
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Yes. WCT provides business valuation services in contexts including commercial disputes, family law and other circumstances where an independent valuation is required.