Where funds are unaccounted for or the records cease to reconcile, what is required is fact, established to a standard that withstands scrutiny. A forensic audit determines what occurred, by what means and by whom, and documents the findings to a standard capable of supporting a dispute, a police complaint or court proceedings. Cressford Chartered Accountants conducts discreet, evidence-based forensic audits and fraud investigations for companies across Dubai and the UAE, led by senior professionals, handled in strict confidence, and coordinated with legal counsel where required.
Describe your situation in confidence. A senior auditor responds within one working day. Nothing is shared, and no assumptions are made.
Handled with complete discretion.
In the UAE, a financial-crime matter typically commences with a complaint to the police, is investigated and referred to the Public Prosecution, and may proceed to the criminal courts under the Criminal Procedure Law (Federal Law No. 38 of 2022). The courts place substantial weight on documentary evidence and independent expert findings, which is where a forensic audit becomes decisive.
For financial-crime complaints, an independent report from a credible audit firm is generally expected. Findings are prepared to that standard.
Evidence that is not properly collected and preserved can be challenged or excluded. It is handled correctly from the outset.
UAE proceedings are conducted in Arabic; findings are prepared alongside the client's legal counsel so they integrate directly into the case.
Forensic engagements are conducted by senior staff under strict confidentiality. Fieldwork can be structured so that it does not alert the subjects until the client so decides.
Sensitive matters are not passed to junior staff. The client deals directly with senior professionals from first call to final report.
Every report documents methodology, sources and findings so that it can support recovery, arbitration, a police complaint or court proceedings, in coordination with legal counsel.
Office 2514, DAMAC Smart Heights, Barsha Heights (Tecom), Dubai. Discreet meetings in person or remotely.
A conventional audit expresses an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. A forensic audit is a targeted investigation into specific transactions, individuals or periods, conducted to establish facts and assemble evidence to an evidentiary standard.
Yes. Engagements are conducted by senior staff under strict confidentiality, and fieldwork can be structured so that the subjects are not alerted until the client decides.
Reports are prepared to an evidentiary standard, documenting methodology, sources and findings, with chain of custody maintained, so they are capable of supporting proceedings before the UAE courts, in coordination with legal counsel.
At the first credible indication of irregularity: unexplained losses, records that fail to reconcile, or conduct that raises concern. Early engagement preserves evidence and limits further loss.
The engagement traces where funds went and quantifies the loss, providing the factual basis for recovery through negotiation, civil proceedings or a criminal complaint.
Both depend on the scope and complexity of the matter. The approach, timeline and fee are agreed at confidential scoping before any work begins.
Yes. Findings are prepared in coordination with the client's legal counsel so that they integrate directly into the disciplinary, civil or criminal process.
Speak to a senior auditor in complete confidence. No obligation, and no assumptions.