Forensic Accounting & Business Valuation

Businesses and individuals often face a multitude of financial and commercial issues. Whether it is structuring a fair exit from a business or managing a family break-down; having a partner that understands the numbers and meaning behind them is crucial. This ensures complexities are managed and the integrity of the results are maintained.

We ensure forensic reports issued are written in a language that non-accountants can understand; while still preserving technical proficiency that can withstand examination and critique.

We investigate and obtain evidence on fraud, tracking of funds, theft of assets / cash and other general issues that require forensic inquiry.

The impact to a business or individual from fraud and theft can be extensive, resulting in unmanageable risk, financial distress and reputational damage.

Understanding the systemic implications to such situations as well regulatory landscape affecting the business and / or individual is key in conducting an effective investigation.

From adhering to your tax obligations to buying or exiting a business, the use for and reason to conduct a business valuation are many.

Knowing the inherent value of your business or the business you wish to purchase is a fundamental step in planning. It helps guide your strategic direction and sets the marker for future growth. However, valuations can be subjective. It’s critical you have a partner that understands the nuances that drives value, while being on the pulse with industry standards and norms.

Each valuation case is unique and contains its own variables that inform the methodology used. We take into account operational structure, size and sector as well as the nature of the business, long-term plans and growth prospects.

VCO draw on years of experience in applying each methodology and drafting expert witness reports.