We have seen things portrayed on television in Atherton, Hillsborough, Walnut Creek, CA, and the surrounding areas where the financial expert testifies in court about the financial fraud perpetrated by the guilty party. But who are those people that track down the money and unravel a complex web of banks and people? Financial forensics from Sugarman & Company LLP are who many different organizations turn to when finances need to be tracked to answer questions. There are different scenarios where financial forensics are called for, including regulatory compliance issues, bankruptcy proceedings, fraud investigation, litigation support, and more. These people are part detective, part accountant, with some technology understanding thrown in so that they can hunt down where the money is going. Contact us today to put our team on the case to dissect the financial picture.
Investigations with Money
When it comes to financial forensics and explaining what that entails, the basic explanation of investigations involving money cuts to the heart of the matter. It might be white collar crimes where people in trusted positions take advantage of their position for financial gain, or it could be a Ponzi scheme where investors get taken in and lose money on what they thought was a legitimate investment opportunity.
Often times, our financial forensic team is working with lawyers on a case, and can even testify in court about the financial aspects of the case. Our founder is a certified fraud examiner that leads the team and has been involved in cases with hundreds of millions of dollars on the line. We are just as capable of handling smaller cases, but we also have the experience dealing with very large cases.
It Isn’t Just About Proving Guilt
The ultimate purpose of financial forensics isn’t just about proving guilt, it is really about getting at the truth, whatever that might be. In many cases the path reveals the guilt of the party involved, but sometimes our efforts also uncover the truth that the party is innocent of the charges, and it instead points to other people or organizations. We have also been brought in specifically to refute charges and prove the innocence of people using financial forensics.
When it comes to dealing with finances, and impartial third party that is trusted over time in Atherton, Hillsborough, Walnut Creek, CA, and the surrounding areas is what everyone demands. Over nearly 50 years Sugarman & Company LLP has offered just that with our financial forensics experts. While many times useful in court cases, we also have helped organizations comply with regulations, done asset tracing to find hidden accounts, and more. Contact us today to put our experienced team on your case.