Forensic Accounting · Fraud and irregularities

Suspect Something Is Wrong in the Accounts?

An independent investigation can establish what happened, how much is involved and what the evidence supports, before you confront anyone or take legal action.

Confidential first conversation
Amounts quantified and evidenced
Advice on preserving records first

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What we do

We investigate unexplained payments, false invoices, payroll irregularities, misuse of business funds and manipulated records.

We quantify the amounts involved and report findings in a form you can give to your lawyer, insurer or the police.

Issues that often complicate the work

Acting too early
Raising concerns before records are secured can lead to deleted files or altered explanations. Discreet early advice helps.
Control of the records
The person under suspicion often controls the bookkeeping. We work from independent sources such as bank records wherever possible.
Error or intent
Not every irregularity is fraud. We report on what the financial evidence shows; conclusions about intent are for others.
Measuring the loss
Insurers and courts need a supportable figure. We quantify amounts and explain the basis.

Our approach

Discuss concerns confidentially and agree first steps, including preserving records.
Analyse bank and accounting records to identify irregular transactions and patterns.
Quantify the amounts and document the evidence for each finding.
Recommend control improvements where useful.

Principal

Erin Huang, CPA

Principal, Maxwind

Erin is the principal of Maxwind Analytics. Her background combines corporate finance, building and running businesses, and specialist valuation and forensic work.

Maxwind Analytics has advised Melbourne businesses and their advisers since 2020.

About Erin

How the engagement works

EnquiryTell us about the matter by phone or through the enquiry form.
Conflict and scope checkWe confirm we can act independently and agree what needs to be answered.
RecordsYou provide the records we need through a secure link.
Analysis and deliverableWe complete the work and explain the findings before finalising.

Fees and timing

Investigations start with a fixed-fee initial review, which often answers whether a full investigation is needed. Any further stage has its own clear scope and fixed fee.

Questions people ask

Do I need a court order to hire a forensic accountant?

No. You can hire a forensic accountant at any time, before a dispute, during one, or simply because the numbers don't add up. A court order only affects how expert evidence is used if a matter later goes to court.

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How much does a forensic accountant cost in Australia?

Hourly rates for forensic accountants in Australia are commonly around $300 to $600, depending on experience and complexity. The hourly rate tells you little on its own. The total depends on the question, the volume of records and the type of report, which is why a clear scope and fixed fee is the better guide.

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Questions we are often asked

Should I tell the employee before you start?

Take legal advice first. In many cases records should be secured before concerns are raised.

Speak to us confidentially

A short conversation is usually enough to tell whether we can help and what the work would involve.

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