Forensic Accounting analyses financial records to find, quantify and explain losses, for a criminal case, civil claim, divorce or business dispute. Send one request and independent specialists reply with availability and prices.
Describe the records and the suspected loss to get forensic accounting quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Transaction analysis. Bank, ledger and payment records traced.
- Loss quantification. How much was lost and how it was calculated.
- Fund flows. Where money went, including through other entities.
- Lifestyle analysis. Spending compared with declared income, where records allow.
- Expert report. Findings written for an attorney or court.
Who Uses It
Companies investigating fraud, attorneys in commercial or divorce matters, liquidators, insurers and business partners in dispute.
What to Send First
- The type of matter.
- Which records you hold, such as bank statements or accounting files.
- The period and rough amount involved.
- Whether an attorney is already acting.
Do not upload documents, statements or evidence through the request form. The investigator will ask for what is needed once you agree to go ahead.
How It Works
- Scope. Questions to answer and records available are agreed.
- Data collection. Records gathered lawfully from you or by subpoena.
- Analysis. Transactions reconciled and traced.
- Report. Findings, schedules and conclusions.
- Testimony. Expert evidence if the matter goes to court.
Findings and Reporting
A report with schedules of transactions, the calculated loss and the method used, written so a court or opposing expert can test it.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access email or bank accounts, or obtain private records such as bank statements or phone records without consent or a court order. No investigator can guarantee a result, recovery of money or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
Third-party bank records usually need consent, a subpoena or a court order.
Forensic Accounting Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Forensic accountant hourly rate | R1,000 - R3,500 per hour |
| Small loss review | R10,000 - R30,000 |
| Full forensic investigation and report | R30,000 - R150,000+ |
| Court testimony, per day | R10,000 - R30,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your matter rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Volume of records. More accounts and years mean more hours.
- Record quality. Incomplete or paper records take longer.
- Seniority. Chartered accountants bill more than junior analysts.
- Litigation. Expert reports and testimony add cost.
Forensic Accounting FAQs
What is the difference between forensic accounting and an audit?
An audit checks financial statements. Forensic accounting investigates a specific suspected loss for legal use.
Can a forensic accountant get someone else's bank statements?
Only with consent, a subpoena or a court order.
Is forensic accounting used in divorces?
Yes, to trace hidden assets or income when financial disclosure is disputed.
Who should appoint the forensic accountant?
In litigation, often your attorney, which can help protect the work under legal privilege.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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