Services
Forensic & Fraud Investigation
Forensic & Fraud Investigation
Fraud investigation refers to specialist audit and investigation services designed to detect and prevent financial fraud, misconduct or regulatory breaches within an organisation. We review the internal control system, identify fraudulent events, establish their root causes and help put measures in place to prevent recurrence.
Key Principles of Fraud Investigation
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Independence and impartiality
- A fraud investigation should be conducted independently and objectively by professionals who are free from conflicts of interest.
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Sound evidence gathering
- Concrete evidence capable of proving misconduct must be collected and properly documented so that it can be relied on in legal proceedings.
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Risk assessment
- Areas of the business most exposed to fraud must be identified in advance and subjected to focused investigation.
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Use of technology
- Data analytics and IT forensics must be used to trace complex misconduct and secure clear evidence.
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Measures to prevent recurrence
- Once misconduct is identified, specific remedial measures must be proposed and the internal control system strengthened.
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Litigation support
- Where misconduct leads to litigation or a dispute, we support clients through the legal process and help protect their interests.
Types of Fraud Investigation
- Financial fraud investigation
- Internal control audit
- Forensic audit
- Compliance audit
- Internal misconduct investigation
An audit that detects and analyses fraud arising in a company's financial statements or accounting records.
An assessment of whether the internal control system is operating effectively, with recommendations for improvements that prevent fraud.
An in-depth investigation into a specific incident or suspected misconduct, gathering and analysing evidence.
A review of whether the company complies with applicable laws, regulations and internal rules, preventing regulatory breaches.
Investigation of fraud or misconduct involving employees or management, with analysis of the underlying causes.
Why Fraud Investigation Matters
- Preserving trust in the company
- Where fraud occurs, failure to identify and resolve it quickly can severely damage the company's reputation and the trust placed in it.
- Preventing financial loss
- Effective fraud risk management helps prevent financial losses and minimise losses when fraud has already occurred.
- Managing legal risk
- The likelihood of fines or sanctions arising from misconduct that breaches regulation is reduced.
- Strengthening internal control
- Fraud investigation identifies weaknesses in the internal control system and improves them to prevent recurrence.
- Protecting investors and stakeholders
- Detecting and resolving misconduct early maintains the confidence of investors and stakeholders.
Our Services
Investigation and reporting
of employee and executive fraud
Digital forensics
Corporate background
investigation services
Why ChangEui
Drawing on a deep understanding of misconduct across many industries and extensive practical experience, ChangEui provides fraud investigation services optimised for each client.
We are particularly strong at detecting complex and concealed misconduct quickly and securing clear evidence, using the latest IT forensic technology and data analytics. Through an independent and impartial investigation process, ChangEui examines the client's internal control system thoroughly, establishes the root cause of the misconduct and proposes concrete measures to prevent recurrence. This distinctive approach contributes significantly to maintaining our clients' credibility and transparency.