Forensic Accounting and Investigations

What is it?

Economic crime poses a real and substantial threat to business stability: undetected and unchecked, it can create costly long-term problems. This division deals with the investigation of allegations of economic crime including fraud, theft, corruption and accounting irregularities.

How can PwC help?

Our forensic team uses the latest technology and experienced investigators to uncover economic crime and irregularities, in Southern Africa as well as various other regions in Africa. During their investigations, our experts can assist you with the following:

• Minimising business disruptions, financial loss and reputational damage. For example: vetting of employees, suppliers or other entities and assessing the suitability of potential partners
• Identifying the perpetrators of irregularities or economic crime and assembling evidence
• Establishing if assets are missing, where they are and how to get them back
• Recommending and/or implementing effective remedial actions to forestall future incidents and assist with financial recoveries
• Testifying on our findings during disciplinary hearings and civil or criminal trials