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Discretion, professionalism, cost-effectiveness and tenacity in achieving results are the hallmarks of our investigative efforts. Consistent with clients’ needs, we have undertaken to expand our capacity to investigate complex frauds. In particular, we have enhanced our capacity to probe complex frauds, using state-of-the-art forensic-accounting techniques to unravel complicated financial transactions and developing a formidable network of investigative assets to follow intricate money trails.

Our extensive network of investigative resources, developed and refined in the course of 25 years, covers not only the United States and other economic powers but extends to the farthest reaches of the globe. And our excellent relations with law-enforcement agencies, both domestic and foreign, facilitate criminal prosecutions, when such investigations are indicated.

We approach all investigations in a prudent, deliberate manner. After analyzing clients’ needs, we proffer realistic strategies, ranging from the very basic to the exceptionally innovative. Often, a conservative approach is indicated, whereby we undertake an initial inquiry within a defined, reasonable budget. Its results and, when appropriate, suggested avenues of further exploration are presented to the client, who decides whether a fuller effort is warranted. Moreover, we add value to the information generated in the inquiry by collating it into a precise, perceptive, timely report.

DUE DILIGENCE

  • qualifications and reputations of employment candidates
  • principals of potential acquisitions
  • prospective joint-venture partners and franchisees

    FRAUD

  • financial losses resulting from embezzlements
  • kickback schemes
  • conflict-of-interest situations

    CONVENTIONAL THEFT

  • breaches of the production-distribution chain through inventory erosion, diversion, hijacking

    UNDERCOVER

  • placing experienced operatives inside client facilities to develop intelligence on thefts
  • setting up reverse stings to expose errant employees, vendors and distributors

    LITIGATION SUPPORT

  • claims verification
  • witness authentication
  • witness location and interviews
  • documentation of assets
  • expertise in preparing cases for civil and criminal actions
  • documentation of criminal activities by employees filing wrongful dismissal suits

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • market-watch programs
  • controlled "buys" to identify retailers, wholesalers, importers and, ultimately, manufacturers of bogus goods
  • raids in conjunction with law-enforcement

    COMPUTER FORENSICS

  • data recovery from workstations, laptops and servers
  • recovery of "deleted" data
  • identifying origin in intrusion cases
  • analyzing and documenting user access histories


  • The Ackerman Group LLC
    1666 Kennedy Causeway Suite 506
    Miami, Florida 33141
    Telephone: 305-865-0072
    info@ackermangroup.com

    The Ackerman Group LLC   --   1666 Kennedy Causeway Suite 506   --   Miami, Florida 33141   --   305.865.0072
    info@ackermangroup.com