Forensic accounting services

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Having the right forensic accountant on your side can make a serious difference – we are well placed to make that difference.

Kreston Reeves Forensic Accounting is a specialist division of Kreston Reeves responsible for the provision of expert evidence, other forensic accounting investigations and business and intangible asset valuations whether as part of a litigation process or otherwise.

Business and intangible asset valuations

If you need a business or intangible asset valuation, you will want it to be provided by a team you can trust with proven experience in this complex area.

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Commercial disputes and loss of profits/earnings

If you have suffered financial loss as a result of a breach of contract, personal injury, through business interruption or otherwise, our extensive experience will help you recover the loss.

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Fraud investigations, crime and confiscation

Fraud does not just affect large organisations; indeed recent studies and estimates have shown that small and medium-sized entities may lose in the region of 0.5% of turnover to fraud, and a considerably larger proportion of profits.

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Our team of forensic accountants were formed in 1990 to assist solicitors and, since then, we have prepared in excess of 1,500 reports and given evidence at trial on numerous occasions in civil, criminal and matrimonial cases throughout the UK.

We receive instructions from solicitors ranging from sole practitioners to top ten firms. Additionally, our forensic team and valuations provide our services to companies, insurers, government and similar institutions, individuals, the Police and many others throughout the UK.

As well as taking instructions on behalf of one party, we also take instructions on a single joint expert basis and as a ‘shadow’ expert.

We have the resources to handle major assignments yet still provide close personal attention from a partner within a top 25 firm. As part of Kreston Reeves a leading accountancy and financial services firm located across London, Kent and Sussex, our team can draw on the expertise of 500 partners and staff with a spectrum of skills ranging far beyond traditional accounting.

Considerable resources are directed to training our forensic and valuations team so that we are at the forefront of current developments. The most advanced technology and management systems ensure that all assignments are completed cost effectively within agreed timescales. In short, we aim to provide the highest quality, personal service for every single instruction undertaken.

We used Kreston Reeves valuation team to prepare a purchase price allocation report to support the financial reporting of a recent business acquisition which included both tangible and intangible assets.... More The project was completed on a timely basis and in line with their original cost proposal. Amira Marshall led the project for Kreston Reeves and was very responsive and engaging throughout the project, including timely and comprehensive responses to auditor queries and challenges which were ultimately accepted without any change to the valuation. Very happy with their work; thorough, timely, and cost effective. Art Russell, CFO, APC Technology Group PLC

In preparation for our transition to Employee Ownership in 2018 we needed to get an independent valuation of our business. We commissioned Jodie Jones and her team at Kreston Reeves... More to undertake this project. The work they undertook was both comprehensive in its scope and painless for my part in providing the details that they needed. The resultant valuation was promptly delivered to me in the form of a 19-page report fully explaining the calculation methodology. I have no hesitation in recommending Jodie and Kreston Reeves to anyone looking for a professional company to provide business valuation services. Gareth Johns, Founder and former owner of Business Computer Solutions Ltd, Ramsgate

The Kreston Reeves team had a good grasp of the issues, was approachable and sensitive to our needs. Their resulting report was thorough, practical and professional and made an important... More contribution to our case. Ed Butler, Barrister, Martin Murray & Associates

Amira and her team at Kreston Reeves have been brilliant to work with. Throughout the acquisition of my previous business, Kreston Reeves were extremely professional and a great partner to... More have by our side. I will definitely be working with Amira and Kreston Reeves again in the future and would strongly recommend. Phil Carr, CEO, Fitii Ltd

We approached Kreston Reeves to perform a forensic valuation of our business, as we are considering undertaking an Employment Ownership Trust scheme and a thorough valuation is required by the... More Inland Revenue to gain approval for the tax benefits an EOT can bring. We found Jodie and her team professional in every way and were delighted that the valuation came close to our own estimations. I would highly recommend Kreston Reeves, should any company be considering such work. Ian Hunter, Managing Director, Doré Metal Services

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