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