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Forensic Accounting & Trust Investigations

A clean audit says the records reconcile. It does not say no one is stealing.

The problem we solve

Most trust fraud is not caught by the September audit — it is confirmed by it, too late. When an authority looks forged, a reconciliation will not sit, or a dollar left the trust account that should not have, you need forensic analysis of the ledgers, reconciliations and audit trail — and an expert report that stands up.

What's included

Forensic examination of trust ledgers, reconciliations and audit trails
Tracing of suspected defalcation, misappropriation or forged authorities
Quantification of loss and identification of control failures
Clear, defensible expert reports for insurers, boards and advisers
Practical guidance on notification and remediation steps

The outcome

A clear, evidence-based picture of what happened, how much, and how — documented so you can act, notify and recover with confidence.

Where this maps in the law

Engagement-based forensic work (not a statutory audit), conducted under the applicable professional and evidentiary standards.

This page is general information only — not personal financial, tax, legal or assurance advice. Any assurance, forensic or advisory work is performed under a signed engagement with Local Knowledge Pty Ltd, in accordance with the applicable professional standards.

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