Audit & Assurance

Forensic Audit

Investigation of suspected fraud, financial irregularities and fund diversion, with evidence-based reporting.

A forensic audit investigates specific concerns such as suspected fraud, misappropriation or diversion of funds. Work is evidence-led and documented so that findings can support management action or legal proceedings.

Scope of service

  • Fraud risk assessment
  • Transaction trail analysis
  • Related-party and fund-flow review
  • Interviews and document examination
  • Forensic report

Regulatory framework

  • RBI framework on frauds for bank-referred assignments
  • Indian Evidence law principles on documentation (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)

Typical professional activities

  1. Engagement scoping and confidentiality protocol
  2. Data analytics on ledgers
  3. Findings report

Applicable industries

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