Forensic Audit
Forensic investigation of suspected fraud, misappropriation or financial irregularities, with evidence-backed reports for legal use.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,000
- Typical duration
- 30 days
Service overview
Investigating financial records, detecting fraud, gathering evidence, and analyzing economic transactions.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Businesses facing suspected fraud, embezzlement, financial disputes, or legal investigations.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
Deep-dive forensic investigation, digital trail analysis, and court-admissible evidence compilation.
Key deliverables
Forensic investigation report, evidence exhibits, and expert witness support.
Standard turnaround time
15 to 30 working days (varies by complexity).
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee for the investigation.
Where fraud is reported, statutory routes apply — for example, an auditor's reporting obligation under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, or a lender's fraud-classification process — and legal proceedings carry their own court fees.
Key outcomes: evidence-backed findings on what happened, who was involved and the loss, in a form usable in legal or regulatory proceedings.
Forms & filings involved
Investigation briefs, evidence logs, and legal submission annexures.
Documents required
Bank statements, communication logs, accounting ledgers, and transactional history.
What we need from you
Unrestricted data access, system credentials, and specific background context.
Important conditions
Conducted under strict confidentiality and legal privilege parameters.
Additional information
Crucial for white-collar crime investigations and corporate dispute litigation.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
When should a forensic audit be done?
When fraud, misappropriation, bribery or financial manipulation is suspected, or a lender, regulator or court requires an investigation.
How is a forensic audit different from a statutory audit?
A statutory audit gives an opinion on the financial statements; a forensic audit investigates specific suspected wrongdoing and gathers evidence.
Can forensic audit findings be used in court?
Yes, if evidence is collected and documented properly; forensic auditors often support legal proceedings.
Do banks order forensic audits?
Yes. Lenders commonly appoint forensic auditors when a borrower account shows signs of fraud.