Forensics & Investigation

Evidentiary work that holds up in a boardroom, a regulatory filing, or a courtroom.

When fraud or a breach happens, the quality of the investigation determines what you can actually do about it. Our Forensic and Certified Fraud Examiners handle computer, mobile, and financial investigations to a standard built for scrutiny — not just internal reporting.

Certified Fraud Examiners on staff Portable forensic lab capability 10+ years of engagements
CFE-led
Every investigation supervised by a Certified Fraud Examiner, from scoping to final report
Why This Service Exists

Evidence you can act on — legally and operationally.

Challenge

An internal review that isn't conducted to evidentiary standard can't be used in a regulatory filing, a termination, or a prosecution — leaving organizations unable to act even when they know something is wrong.

Approach

Forensic and Certified Fraud Examiners lead every engagement, using portable forensic lab systems and documented chain-of-custody procedures across computer, mobile, and financial evidence.

Outcome

A findings report that holds up wherever it needs to — in front of a board, a regulator, or a court — with the documentation trail to prove it.

What's Included

Three specializations, one evidentiary standard.

Computer Forensics

Digital Forensics & Data Investigation

Portable lab forensic systems and high-speed processing for evidence acquisition and analysis following a security incident or internal dispute.

Mobile Forensics

Mobile & Device Evidence Extraction

Active and deleted data extraction from smartphones, PDA devices, and GPS units using specialized forensic software and equipment.

Fraud Investigation

Employee & Financial Fraud Examination

Investigation of computer fraud, employee embezzlement, kickback schemes, and financial statement fraud, led by Certified Fraud Examiners.

Methodology

How an investigation actually runs.

01

Scoping & Engagement

Define the incident, the evidence sources involved, and the standard the findings need to meet.

02

Evidence Acquisition

Data acquired using forensic tools designed to preserve original evidence without alteration.

03

Chain of Custody

Every transfer and access point documented, so the evidence trail can be verified later.

04

Analysis & Findings

Technical analysis translated into a findings report a board, regulator, or court can act on.

05

Reporting & Support

Findings presented in the format the situation calls for — internal report, regulatory filing, or testimony support.

Case Study

A representative engagement.

Banking Sector Internal Fraud Investigation

Client details are withheld to protect confidentiality, in line with standard practice for fraud and forensic engagements. The pattern below reflects the general shape of this type of investigation.

Problem

A regional financial institution suspected internal manipulation of transaction records but lacked evidence that would stand up to formal review.

Approach

CSA's Certified Fraud Examiners conducted a forensic review of financial and system records, preserving chain of custody throughout.

Result

Findings were documented to a standard the client's board and internal audit function could act on directly.

Note: figures and identifying details are intentionally omitted rather than fabricated. Ask us directly for reference conversations where permitted by client confidentiality.

Who Does the Work

Credentialed, not just experienced.

CFE

Certified Fraud Examiners

Lead all fraud and financial investigation engagements, from scoping through final findings.

Forensics

Digital Forensic Specialists

Handle evidence acquisition and chain-of-custody documentation for computer and mobile investigations.

Advisory

Governance & Risk Advisors

Translate findings into board- and regulator-ready reporting once the investigation concludes.

Start the Conversation

If it needs to hold up later, it needs to be done right now.

A confidential scoping call — no obligation, no sales pitch. We'll tell you honestly whether this is the right service for your situation.