Investigation Audit Services That Uncover the Financial Truth
When the numbers do not add up, you need answers quickly. ABM Chartered Accountants conducts investigation audits that trace financial irregularities, identify how losses occurred, quantify the damage, and produce evidence that stands up in boardrooms and courtrooms.
Find Out What Happened and Why
An investigation audit goes beyond a standard audit. It is a targeted examination of specific financial concerns, whether that is suspected fraud, unexplained losses, financial irregularities, or disputed amounts. The purpose is to establish the facts, trace the money, and build a clear evidence trail. ABM Chartered Accountants delivers this with the independence and rigour your situation demands.
Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified accountants apply forensic accounting techniques to your financial records. We analyse transactions, reconstruct financial flows, identify who was responsible, quantify the financial impact, and present our findings in a structured report suitable for your board, your solicitors, or the courts.
What Our Investigation Audit Service Covers
From fraud investigation to court-ready reporting, here is how ABM Chartered Accountants uncovers the financial truth and gives you the evidence you need to act.
Fraud Investigation
Investigating suspected fraud by tracing transactions, analysing records, and quantifying the loss.
Financial Irregularity Review
Examining unexplained discrepancies in your financial records to identify the cause and the extent.
Forensic Accounting Analysis
Applying forensic techniques to financial data to build an evidence trail that stands up in court.
Dispute Quantification
Calculating financial losses in commercial disputes, shareholder disagreements, or contract breach.
Regulatory Investigation Support
Supporting your response to regulatory enquiries with independent financial analysis and evidence.
Investigation Reporting
Delivering a structured report of findings suitable for boards, solicitors, or court proceedings.
Evidence That Holds Up When It Counts
Suspecting a problem is one thing. Proving it is another. An investigation audit from ABM Chartered Accountants gives you the documented, evidence-based findings you need to take action. Whether that action is disciplinary, legal, or regulatory, the strength of the evidence determines the outcome. We make sure your evidence is robust.
Speed matters in investigation work. The longer financial irregularities go unexamined, the harder it becomes to trace transactions, recover assets, and hold the right people accountable. We respond quickly to investigation instructions, secure the relevant records early, and work with urgency to deliver findings while the evidence is still intact.
Investigation Audits for Organisations Right Across the UK
Based in Canary Wharf, London, ABM Chartered Accountants delivers investigation audit services to organisations throughout the UK. We respond urgently because in investigations, timing is critical.
Investigation Audits Across Every Business Sector
We conduct investigation audits for organisations in financial services, professional services, construction, retail, property, healthcare, charities, and education. Financial irregularities occur in every sector, and our investigative approach adapts accordingly.
Why Organisations Choose ABM for Investigations
Chartered Forensic Expertise
ICAEW and ACCA qualified investigating financial irregularities.
Evidence Built to Last
Findings documented to withstand legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Urgent Response Available
Investigations started quickly to preserve critical financial evidence.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the investigation audit questions we hear most often. Contact our team for confidential guidance.
What is an investigation audit?
An investigation audit is a targeted financial examination designed to establish the facts behind a specific concern. It could involve suspected fraud, unexplained financial losses, disputed transactions, or regulatory questions. The aim is to trace what happened, quantify the impact, and produce evidence that supports action.
When should I commission an investigation?
You should act as soon as a concern arises. Common triggers include unexplained cash shortfalls, discrepancies in financial records, allegations from staff or third parties, regulatory enquiries, and shareholder disputes. The earlier you instruct an investigation, the easier it is to secure the evidence.
Can your findings be used in court?
Yes. We produce investigation reports that are structured and documented to a standard suitable for use in legal proceedings, regulatory submissions, or formal disciplinary processes. ABM Chartered Accountants can also provide expert witness support if your solicitors require it.
What is forensic accounting?
Forensic accounting is the application of accounting and investigative techniques to financial disputes and irregularities. It involves analysing transactions, reconstructing financial records, tracing funds, and presenting findings in a way that is clear, factual, and capable of withstanding challenge in legal or regulatory settings.
Will the investigation be confidential?
Yes. All investigation audit work is conducted in strict confidence. We agree the scope, reporting lines, and information-sharing protocols with you at the outset. ABM Chartered Accountants handles every investigation with the discretion and sensitivity the situation requires.
How much does an investigation audit cost?
Fees depend on the complexity of the matter, the volume of records to be examined, and the timeframe. We provide an initial cost estimate after an initial scoping discussion. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants for a confidential conversation about your situation.