The synthesis of accounting, auditing, and investigative skills yields the specialty known as forensic accounting. Malcolm & Associates Inc. specialists in this field conduct internal and external examination of financial records and other pertinent documents to ascertain whether: There was any evidence of executive misconduct or fraud. Significant contracts were entered into effectively and on an "arm's length" basis. Vendor relations involved "payback" schemes to personnel of a company. There was embezzlement or other varieties of fraud. Malcolm & Associates Inc. team of forensic accountants have years of diversified financial and operational auditing experience. Their expertise, combined with a knowledge of the legal process, allows them to identify irregularities, organize evidence in accord with the client's objectives, and quantify any losses incurred.

They are familiar with methods contrived to avoid or defeat internal control procedures.They also have extensive experience in designing and implementing internal accounting and management controls for loss prevention and risk management. Our investigative forensic accounting assignments have included asset searches,fraudulent bankruptcy situations, insurance claim analysis, and conflict of interest inquiries.Our forensic accounting financial investigators use their extensive first-hand knowledge of business operations and accounting to provide investigative services in the following areas: Financial statement evaluation for fraud and hidden assets. Review of tax documents and financial records for accuracy. Matching of financial records for fraud and hidden assets. Examination of inventory records for shrinkage.Retainers are paid in advance and reflect the estimated minimum case fee. Malcolm & Associates, Inc. will not initiate an operation without a retainer.