Scottish Firm ‘Defrauded Of £18m’ In Telephone Scam
An unnamed Scottish company has been defrauded of a reported £18 million in a telephone con, in which a senior executive transferred money overseas – ...
As Rental Fraud Rises, How Can Forensic Accounting Tackle The Fraudsters?
Everybody loves a good bargain – whether it be an online deal on a holiday or an amazing prize for a flat. Yet, unfortunately the ...
Home Affairs Committee Launches Enquiry Into Proceeds Of Crime
The Home Affairs Committee has launched an enquiry into proceeds of crime legislation in a bid to clamp down on criminals taking advantage of the ...
Why Was January The Month For Divorce Investigations?
January has come under a lot of criticism recently. Not only was the third Monday of the year been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’ – the most ...
UK Fraud Cost Rises To £732 Million
Fraud can affect all levels of society, harming multimillion pound companies and small businesses alike, often with devastating consequences. With everyone a potential victim of ...
Using Forensic Accounting To Reveal The Truth In Road Traffic Accident Claims
As the government continues its crackdown on spurious personal injury claims, an element of controversy over some road traffic accident (RTA) remains. Considering the number ...
Why Business Valuations Are Not Just For ‘Unicorns’
Everyday we hear about a hot new startup selling for billions. These ‘unicorn companies’ are like gold dust to investors, who hope these businesses will ...
Cyber Crime And The Rise Of Computer Forensics
It’s almost impossible to imagine life without the internet. Whether it’s for work, socialising or research, computers have become a vital part of our lives. ...
From Fine Art To Fraud: Why Do You Need Forensic Accounting During A Fraud Investigation?
A story about how the world’s biggest art dealing dynasties became embroiled in a million dollar fraud sounds a lot like a Hollywood plot line. ...
Sharing Assets: How Can Forensic Accounting Help?
Dividing up assets during a divorce doesn’t just take time; it can cause huge emotional strain. That’s why it’s important to get independent financial advice, ...
Accident Claims; How To Handle Matters Post Injury
How often have you found yourself rolling your eyes at yet another personal injury claim advert? Often, the idea of seriously injuring ourselves in our ...
Forensic Accounting’s Crucial Role In Major ‘Cash For Crash’ Scams
Detecting car insurance fraud can be difficult, with forensic accountants having to trawl through reams of paperwork to get to the bottom of an investigation. ...
Fraud: How To Investigate One Of The UK’s Most Prevalent Crimes
Fraud investigations remain a cornerstone of British policing. This is because fraud is one of the most prevalent types of crime experienced in the UK. ...
Computer Forensics Is Key To Prosecuting Crime In The 21st Century
A quick scan through the week’s news and there are several mentions of ‘computer forensics’ and the way it is playing a key role in ...
‘No Fault Divorces’ Will Not Diminish Need For Forensic Accountants
The majority of Brits would support the introduction of what are being dubbed “no fault divorces“, in which neither party has to admit fault for ...
Big Business Tax Investigations Brought In £3.5 Billion Last Year
Tax investigations can be complicated, drawn out affairs. But for the state, they are essential for putting money into the funding pot. In last tax ...
What Is At Stake In A Professional Negligence Claim?
Professional negligence claims are not just brought against medical practitioners or financial experts who have given out poor or dangerous advice – there is a ...
Forensic Accounting Key In Calculating Accurate Business Valuations
Calculating the value of something is rarely straightforward. After all, there are typically a wide range of factors that need to be taken into consideration ...
The Dangers Of Placing Price Limits On Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury claims are an integral part of the justice system – they ensure that someone who has been harmed by someone else’s actions, whether ...
Explaining The Forensic Accounting Magic Behind Proceeds Of Crime Cases
Proceeds of crime cases, in which it is determined how much money someone must pay back for a crime, may confuse many people because it ...
Digital Forensics Market To Grow In Value As Demand Soars
The global digital forensics market is set to grow at pace over the coming years as demand for experts able to decipher computer activity goes ...
Could Online Divorces Become A Real Thing?
We live in a world where almost all aspects of our lives are moving online. Whether it is banking, shopping, speaking to friends or watching ...
HMRC Failing To Answer Phones: Time To Call In The Forensic Accountants
Tax is a difficult and often stressful subject, and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has not been doing its part to alleviate these troubles. ...
Northern Ireland and Wales NHS Medical Negligence Payouts Total £300 Million
Between 2011 and 2014, the five health trusts that make up the NHS in Northern Ireland faced 570 medical negligence claims, which saw payouts total ...
Business Valuations Are Key When Partnerships Break Down
Everywhere you look in the business world there are partnerships. From small family-run operations through to exciting tech startups, a huge number of businesses begin ...
Personal Injury Claims: Putting A Price On An Injury
Wolverhampton council has paid out more than £1 million in compensation resulting from personal injury claims in the past five years. This is according to ...
Proceeds Of Crime: How To Decide How Much Should Be Repaid
It stands to reason that if an individual or group profits through breaking the law then they ought to pay this money back once found ...
School Admission Fraud Investigations Treble Since 2012
Fraud can come in many shapes and sizes, which means it is often happening in places one would not expect to find it. An investigation ...
Computer Forensics: Prosecutors Must Keep Pace With The Criminals
The world of crime has changed drastically in recent years, and with it prosecutors and police forces have been forced to evolve as well. Whether ...
Landmark Ruling Could Open Floodgates For Divorce Investigations
A landmark case in October is likely to have a major impact on future divorce investigations, lawyers have predicted. In a landmark decision, seven Supreme ...
Computer Forensics: Prosecutors Must Keep Pace With The Criminals
The world of crime has changed drastically in recent years, and with it prosecutors and police forces have been forced to evolve as well. Whether ...
Scottish Tax Investigations Targeting Capone-like Gangsters
Tax investigations have been launched in Scotland targeting gangsters that have been likened to Al Capone, it was reported in October. HM Revenue and Customs ...
Postponed Surgeries Could Prompt Rise In Medical Negligence Claims
Medical negligence can take a lot of different forms, including poor medical advice, surgical mistakes or healthcare professionals not acting in a timely fashion. When ...
One In Four Suffer Personal Injury: How Can Forensics Accounting Help?
New statistics have revealed just how common personal injuries are – with one in four people in the UK having suffered one – as well ...
Playing The Long Game: Uncovering Proceeds Of Crime For Long-Term Dodgy Dealings
While bank robberies might make for better film plots, the most lucrative crimes are often far less glamourous. Not only that, but they are often ...
Picking Your Way Through The Long List Of Fraud Investigations
As it covers such a wide range of different crimes, fraud investigations are commonplace in courts up and down the country. In September a review ...
Global Digital Forensics Market Set For Rapid Growth
The global digital forensics market is set to grow at pace, as computer forensics becomes more important for businesses of all shapes and sizes. This ...
Women More Likely To Initiate A Divorce Than Men
Women are more likely than men to ask for a divorce, with an increasing number of females unhappy about the lack of gender equality in ...
Medical Negligence Claims: What To Do When Something Goes Wrong
As a patient entering a hospital, a huge amount of faith is placed in the skills of the doctors and nurses on hand to treat ...
Tax Complexity Opens Doors To Tax Investigations
Such is the complexity involved in the tax system, it is almost inevitable that tax investigations will be necessary to address intentionally or accidentally fraudulent ...