Increasingly, the Board of Directors and Audit Committees are coming under the spotlight due to recent high profile accounting scandals that arise domestically and internationally.

The task to uncover and manage a fraud can be relatively challenging given the complexity of fraud. In addition, the concept of fraud is generally understood but its characteristics are often not recognised until it is too late.

Therefore, the Board of Directors, Audit Committees and Management must not only be vigilant but also able to identify effective ways to prevent, detect and investigate fraud.

at Columbus Advisory,

We help organisations in their efforts to achieve the highest level of business integrity through the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and misconduct.

Our professionals strive to not only help organisations in leading investigations into financial irregularities but also in determining the root causes of fraud and seeking sufficient evidence to make specific allegations against the wrongdoers.

a. Financial Investigation

Our financial investigation methodology would enable us to gather sufficient and appropriate documentary evidence to:

  • Conclude whether or not fraud was committed
  • Assess the extent and level of fraud
  • Evaluate how fraud was committed
  • Identify the wrongdoer(s)
  • Obtain evidence for future legal action
  • Prevent future recurrence

b. Fraud Prevention Programmes

  • Fraud risk assessment
  • Fraud reporting systems
  • Effective controls and internal audit
  • Computer security

c. Whistle-Blowing Programme and Fraud Hotline

  • Establish whistle-blowing framework
  • Set-up and manage a dedicated fraud hotline

d. Litigation Support

  • Case management assistance
  • Domestic Inquiries
  • Trial preparation
  • Expert testimony