Forensic Accounting Services
Forensic Accounting Services for When Something Doesn't Add Up
Investigative-grade financial review for suspected fraud, inherited records, and disputes that need documented answers.
30 minutes. No pitch, no pressure.
In accounting & finance
Concentrated in construction
Businesses advised career-wide
Nationwide
U.S.-based, remote-delivered
The Numbers Can Lie
When Something Doesn't Add Up
Numbers don’t match and no one can explain why.
Line-by-line investigation that traces every discrepancy back to its source.
What's Included
Forensic accounting covers:
Financial investigations and fraud detection
Fraud prevention and internal control reviews
Litigation support
Post-acquisition and inherited-records review
How It Works
From first call to full clarity
Discovery call
A real conversation about your business and where the gaps are, not a sales script.
Timing: ~30 minutes
Onboarding & cleanup
A custom proposal, secure records handoff, and a full reconciliation before anything goes live.
Timing: Weeks 1–3
Ongoing partnership
Consistent reporting and a direct line to your accounting team, every month.
Timing: Month 1 onward
Why Hugh Ledger Accounting
Forensic accounting is a core service line at Hugh Ledger Accounting, not an add-on. Michelle is a forensic accountant with a background covering investigative review across construction, real estate, and small business.
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FAQs
What is forensic accounting?
Forensic accounting is the investigative side of accounting: tracing discrepancies, detecting fraud, reviewing internal controls, and preparing documentation that holds up in a dispute or legal matter. It goes beyond a standard bookkeeping cleanup when something needs to be proven, not just corrected.
How is Hugh Ledger different from other forensic accounting firms?
Forensic accounting is a core service line here, not a specialty referred out to a third party. Michelle personally handles every investigation, with the same direct, no-black-box approach used across every Hugh Ledger service.
When do I need forensic accounting instead of a regular bookkeeping clean up?
If you suspect fraud, misconduct, missing funds, or need documentation for a dispute or legal matter, that calls for forensic-level investigation, not just reconciliation.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Financial investigations are handled discreetly and professionally, with documentation prepared to hold up under scrutiny.
Does Hugh Ledger Accounting handle tax filing or tax planning?
No. Hugh Ledger Accounting does not provide tax preparation or tax planning services. We keep your books and reporting accurate and hand off clean numbers to your CPA.
Get a Straight Answer on What Your Numbers Are Hiding
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll tell you what it takes to find out.
No sales pitch. We’ll follow up within one business day.