Forensic Accounting
In a world of complex commercial disputes, regulatory scrutiny, and financial uncertainty, clarity is critical.
HKA’s forensic accounting experts help in-house counsel and instructing lawyers uncover the truth, quantify financial impacts, and build credible, defensible cases in high-stakes disputes. We support legal teams in matters involving contentious disputes, fraud, financial misconduct, and regulatory breaches – including white-collar crime investigations and compliance reviews.
Our expertise in forensic accounting
HKA’s forensic accounting experts help clients understand, protect, and recover financial value in disputes, regulatory investigations, insolvency matters, and complex transactions. We act for both claimants and defendants, delivering independent financial analysis and expert testimony that withstands scrutiny.
In commercial and investor-state disputes, we act for parties, courts and tribunals – producing financial models which form the evidentiary foundations that underpin claims and responses. Our experts bring clarity and credibility to complex valuation and damages assessments, across arbitration, litigation, and other dispute resolution forums.
Our independent, data-driven services support legal teams in pre-litigation disputes, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. We deliver incisive financial analysis that is trusted by courts and tribunals around the world.
With a global network of credentialed experts – including chartered and certified accountants, professionals Certified in Financial Forensics, and Certified Fraud Examiners – we bring clarity, credibility, and strategic insight to complex issues, whether advising pre-action or delivering expert testimony.
We work across sectors and jurisdictions to interpret financial information, trace assets, quantify losses, and identify accounting anomalies — often amid fragmented datasets and multi-jurisdictional complexity.
Our forensic accountants also play an integral role across HKA’s broader service offerings – supporting investigations (from major fraud to defective pricing), insurance claims, economic damages, business valuation, international arbitration, government contracting, and digital forensics and data solutions – by bringing financial clarity, analytical rigor, and expert insight to complex matters.
Why HKA
Our forensic accounting services are tailored to meet the needs of legal teams navigating financial disputes:
Interpret financial information
Users of financial information encounter situations where the information being received does not adequately explain a firm’s financial position. HKA’s forensic accountants provide guidance on how to pursue and interpret the fragmented information available.
- Expert roles in dispute resolution
HKA forensic accountants act as:- Pre-action advisors
- Party-appointed experts
- Tribunal-appointed experts
- Expert determiners
- Shadow experts
- Expert witnesses
- Accounting anomaly detection
Using advanced analytics, we identify exceptions and patterns within large datasets to uncover the root causes of discrepancies.
- Valuation and financial modelling
We provide independent valuations and financial models to support litigation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
- White-collar crime and regulatory investigations
We investigate allegations of bribery, corruption, money laundering, misstatements, and sanctions violations — providing independent analysis, asset tracing, and testimony across jurisdictions.
- Bankruptcy and insolvency investigations
We deliver expert analysis in bankruptcy matters, including fraudulent transfers, preference actions, solvency assessments, and asset tracing. Our teams investigate causes of failure, unwind complex transactions, and assess financial condition.
How we can help you
HKA brings together globally recognized experts, proven methodologies, and deep sector experience to deliver forensic accounting services that stand up to scrutiny and support resolution.
Trusted by legal teams worldwide, HKA works closely with in-house counsel and law firms to deliver clear, independent analysis and expert opinions. Our forensic accounting specialists are valued for their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and ability to integrate seamlessly into legal teams.
Whether advising pre-action or supporting arbitration, adjudication, mediation, or litigation, we help clients navigate complex financial disputes with confidence and precision.
Our teams bring deep expertise across forensic accounting, fraud examination, anti-money laundering, cyber investigations, and cryptocurrency tracing.
With globally recognised certifications – including Chartered and Certified Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, and professionals Certified in Financial Forensics – we combine technical rigour with sector-specific insight to support clients across jurisdictions and industries.
Unlike the major accounting firms, HKA operates with fewer conflicts, enabling us to act swiftly and independently in complex disputes and investigations.
HKA experts are regularly appointed in regulatory and commercial matters, including as single joint experts, court-appointed quantum experts, expert determiners, and third-party neutrals.
Our analysis, expert reports, and oral testimony are valued in all forms of dispute resolution, and consistently align with the expectations of legal forums and tribunals.
Lexology Index recognises our experts for excellence in forensic accounting, HKA is known for its independence, credibility, and global reach.
Our reputation is built on decades of experience, a commitment to quality, and a proven track record of helping clients resolve complex financial issues with clarity and confidence.
Trusted by legal teams worldwide, HKA works closely with in-house counsel and law firms to deliver clear, independent analysis and expert opinions. Our forensic accounting specialists are valued for their responsiveness, clarity of communication, and ability to integrate seamlessly into legal teams.
Whether advising pre-action or supporting arbitration, adjudication, mediation, or litigation, we help clients navigate complex financial disputes with confidence and precision.
Our teams bring deep expertise across forensic accounting, fraud examination, anti-money laundering, cyber investigations, and cryptocurrency tracing.
With globally recognised certifications – including Chartered and Certified Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners, and professionals Certified in Financial Forensics – we combine technical rigour with sector-specific insight to support clients across jurisdictions and industries.
Unlike the major accounting firms, HKA operates with fewer conflicts, enabling us to act swiftly and independently in complex disputes and investigations.
Lexology Index recognises our experts for excellence in forensic accounting, HKA is known for its independence, credibility, and global reach.
Our reputation is built on decades of experience, a commitment to quality, and a proven track record of helping clients resolve complex financial issues with clarity and confidence.
At HKA, we help clients move forward with confidence. Our forensic accounting experts bring clarity, credibility, and strategic insight to the moments that matter most — wherever and whenever financial issues demand resolution.
Find out how our Forensic Accounting experts can help you
