We Offer Expert 

Forensic Accounting Services

Forensic Accounting
for Michigan Law Firms, Medical and Dental Practices

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Forensic accounting plays a critical role in uncovering irregularities, detecting fraud, and supporting legal matters. Within the monthly accounting cycle, a forensic accountant performs specialized procedures designed to identify red flags, verify the integrity of financial data, and provide clarity when something does not look right.

Our Forensic Accounting Services

  1. Fraud Detection and Investigation

    • Unusual or unauthorized transactions
    • Vendor manipulation
    • Double payments
    • Asset misappropriation
    • Internal control overrides

    We analyze transaction patterns, cash movement, and financial workflows to confirm whether misconduct has occurred and document it clearly.

  2. Data Extraction and Financial Analysis

    • Extract and analyze large data sets
    • Identify anomalies, trends, and inconsistencies
    • Compare expected patterns to actual activity
    • Rebuild transaction histories when needed

    Our analysis is designed to stand up to legal scrutiny.

  3. Internal Control Review

    • User access
    • Segregation of duties
    • Approval workflows
    • Audit logs
    • Reconciliation procedures

    We provide recommendations that strengthen protection against future issues.

  4. Forensic Auditing

    • Misappropriated funds
    • Manipulated financial statements
    • Missing invoices or altered entries
    • Unauthorized adjustments or write-offs

    Our audits combine transactional review with deeper investigation into intent and impact

  5. Litigation Support

    • Evidence analysis
    • Expert reports
    • Financial document review
    • Support during depositions and trial preparation

    We translate complex financial findings into clear, courtroom-ready explanations.

  6. Asset Tracing

    • Transfers between accounts
    • Payments to related parties
    • Hidden or off-book assets
    • Suspicious reimbursements or withdrawals

    This helps identify concealed activity or reconstruct financial flows.

  7. Damage Calculations

    • Fraud
    • Embezzlement
    • Contract breaches
    • Partner disputes
    • Mismanagement

    Our calculations support settlements, negotiations, and litigation outcomes.

  8. Financial Statement Analysis

    • Inconsistencies
    • Irregular trends
    • Unsupported balances
    • Manipulated results

    This helps reveal whether statements were prepared accurately or intentionally distorted.

  9. Expert Witness Testimony

    • Fraud findings
    • Irregularities detected
    • Damage calculations
    • Accounting interpretations

    We present facts in a way judges and juries can understand.

  10. Fraud Prevention and Risk Mitigation

    • Policies and procedures
    • Accounting workflows
    • System controls
    • Reconciliations
    • Monitoring processes

    Our goal is to protect your organization moving forward.

Get Clarity. Get Answers. Protect Your Business.

WCO Accounting provides Michigan law firms and businesses with the forensic expertise needed to uncover the truth and resolve financial disputes with confidence.

Whether you suspect wrongdoing or just need a professional and objective review, we are ready to help.

Ready for a forensic review or investigation?

Contact us today to schedule your free discovery call.

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Call: 586.203.2113

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