Forensics
Fraud & Forensic Accounting
Fraud investigations continue to grow in size and complexity. Increases in the quantity and quality of data, new regulations, ease of access to international banking systems, and increasingly sophisticated schemes require investigative teams who have the right experience and are on the cutting edge of fraud investigation tools and techniques.
Lone Peak’s experts have extensive experience assisting companies, legal counsel, law enforcement, and regulators in conducting forensic accounting investigations involving numerous types of frauds and disputes across the globe, including: Ponzi schemes, securities fraud, embezzlement, FCPA violations, money laundering, bankruptcy fraud, mortgage fraud, advance fee schemes, public corruption, check kiting, and cybercrimes.
Our professionals include experts who have previously worked for the FBI, Utah State Division of Securities, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, and LECG. Our methodical, agile, and thorough approach to forensic examinations provide our clients peace of mind when faced with questions of fraud and deception.
We specialize in
Ponzi Schemes
Ponzi and other security fraud related schemes require a keen attention to detail and thorough investigation to ensure conclusions are accurate. Whether it is determining net-winners and losers, opining on the date an investment firm began to operate as a ponzi-scheme, or assisting with claw-back litigation, the experts at Lone Peak have a vast experience dealing with some of the largest Ponzi-schemes in the country. Having worked with the SEC and Receiverships on dozens of Ponzi-Scheme cases, Lone Peak understands the complexities, nuances, and challenges surrounding Ponzi-scheme investigations and its related litigation.
Asset Misappropriation / Embezzlement
Theft of company assets by a trusted employee can be complicated. Individuals and in some cases their co-conspirators can hide frauds for years. Even when they are discovered, the extent and method of theft requires experienced experts to unravel these complex schemes. Lone Peak’s experts have years of experience breaking apart the most complex employee thefts and helping clients quickly discover the source and extent of their frauds as well as helping them put in place safeguards to prevent future frauds.
Money Laundering
Increased globalization and the ease of transferring funds abroad makes complex money laundering investigations a daunting task. Complex asset tracing methodologies make, asset seizure, prosecution and defense of these crimes increasingly difficult. The experts at Lone Peak have years of expert experience in criminal matters involving money laundering and can simplify and break down even the most complex web of transactions.
Financial Statement Fraud
Financial Statement Fraud is one of the most complex and often one of the most damaging frauds for a company. Because it often involves high-level executives and other trusted company employees with great access and influence, these types of frauds can exist for a significant time-period before discovery. Lone Peak has experts who have been on the ground many times at the outset of these investigations and can quickly identify potential problem areas and places to look for fraud. In addition, our thorough and methodical approach ensures that we understand all aspects of the business, the fraud, and have the tools necessary to provide guidance to companies on preventing future frauds.
