Audit committees are often faced with an obligation to investigate accounting issues. For example, concerns may arise relating to:

• The reliability of reported financial information
• Vulnerabilities in monitoring or approval procedures
• Undisclosed related party transactions;
• Risks associated with a potential acquisition
• Corporate malpractice including procurement frauds, bribery or price fixing.

Depending on the nature of the concern, audit committees may not always have the appropriate independent or experienced resource to assist them with the investigation without sometimes involving parties, such as their regular advisers for instance, who may be conflicted by the very nature of the concern.

We assist corporate clients in addressing these particular concerns by providing a thorough independent investigation and presenting a clear report based on the available information and facts.

Our team can conduct wholly independent investigations or if preferred, act in consultation with an internal audit department or in-house counsel team.

Contact Us

For further information on these services, contact Quest on +44 (0)20 7224 4004 or email forensicaccounting@quest.co.uk