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Financial Investigations

Benefits of Our Financial Investigation Services

  • Identify discrepancies, errors, and potential fraud quickly

  • Detailed reporting to support decision-making or legal matters

  • Protect your business from financial losses and compliance risks

  • Expert analysis for audits, internal reviews, or dispute resolution

  • Support for both preventive measures and post-issue investigations

Our financial investigation services are ideal for small and medium-sized businesses in Ada, Grand Rapids, and across Michigan seeking clarity, accuracy, and accountability in their financial records.

FAQs – Financial Investigations

What triggers a financial investigation?
Common triggers include suspected fraud, accounting discrepancies, employee misconduct, or regulatory compliance concerns.

How long does a financial investigation take?
The timeline depends on the complexity and size of your records, but we provide a clear plan and regular updates throughout the process.

Will my employees know I requested an investigation?
We handle investigations discreetly to protect privacy and maintain business continuity.

Do you provide recommendations after the investigation?
Yes. After completing the investigation, we provide actionable findings and recommendations to prevent future issues.

Can financial investigations support legal or IRS matters?
Absolutely. Our reports are thorough and professionally prepared to support legal, regulatory, or tax-related proceedings.

Fraud Deterrence

We will proactively work with you to develop preventive internal controls to reduce your company's risk of exposure to fraud. We can evaluate your current procedures and detect where the potential for fraud could exist.

What is a CFE?

  • A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a professional certification available to fraud examiners by the world's largest anti-fraud organization.

  • CFE applicants must have at least two years of experience, have extensive educational and professional experience, and pass a certification exam to receive the CFE designation.

CFE Services (Certified Fraud Examiner)

Testimonial by an Attorney who worked with Carolyn on a business partnership fraud case:

 Having worked with CB Accounting in general, and Carolyn Baird in particular, I can tell you that she is professional, responsive, and personable. Our clients have loved working with her, as she can take sophisticated accounting concepts and present them in a way that is easy for non-accountants to understand -- while not watering down the analysis. As an attorney, I always appreciate working with professionals who are experts in their area, and that’s what you’re getting with Carolyn.

- Todd M. Neckers, Attorney, McShane & Bowie, P.L.C.