Brisbane · CPA-qualified · Registered Tax Agents
Forensic accounting that stands up.
Business valuations, funds tracing and loss quantification for family law and commercial disputes — prepared to be read by lawyers, mediators and courts.
What does a forensic accountant do?
Forensic accounting applies accounting analysis to disputes and investigations: valuing a business for a family law settlement or shareholder exit, tracing funds through accounts and entities, quantifying loss in a commercial claim or insurance matter, testing income and capacity where reported figures look inconsistent with lifestyle, and investigating suspected employee fraud. The output is a documented, source-referenced report designed to withstand cross-examination.
- Family law and commercial disputes
- Business valuations for settlements and exits
- Funds tracing across entities and accounts
- Reports referenced to source documents
Why us
What you get working with us.
Written to be tested
Every figure is traced to a source document, with assumptions stated separately from findings so they can be challenged transparently.
Independent and scoped
We work to an agreed scope and report what the records show — including where they contradict the instructing party's expectations.
Practical valuations
Capitalisation of future maintainable earnings, net asset and market approaches — with owner remuneration, related-party dealings and personal goodwill properly normalised.
Works with your lawyers
We take instructions in the form your solicitor needs, meet directions timetables, and keep privileged material handled appropriately.
Who it's for
Who this is for.
- Family law matters requiring business valuation
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Suspected employee fraud or misappropriation
- Insurance and business interruption claims
- Deceased estate and trust disputes
- Loss of earnings quantification
- Vendor or purchaser due diligence
- ATO disputes requiring reconstruction
Indicative fees
| Engagement | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| Initial scoping consultation | from $450 |
| Business valuation report | from $4,500 |
| Funds tracing / investigation | quoted on scope |
| Expert report and court support | quoted on scope |
Scope
What the engagement covers.
Business valuation
Valuation of a private business or interest for family law, buy-outs, disputes or succession — with method and assumptions documented.
Funds tracing
Reconstruction of transaction flows across bank accounts, entities and related parties to establish source and application of funds.
Income and capacity analysis
Testing reported income against expenditure, asset accumulation and industry benchmarks.
Loss quantification
Economic loss, business interruption and loss of earnings calculated on a stated basis with sensitivity analysis.
Fraud investigation
Identification and quantification of misappropriation, with an evidence schedule suitable for insurers, police or civil action.
Expert report and support
Report prepared to the relevant expert evidence code, plus conferences, joint reports and hearing support as required.
FAQ
Questions we're asked most.
How much does a business valuation cost?
From $4,500 for a straightforward single-entity trading business with clean records. Groups, multiple entities, related-party dealings or incomplete records cost more. We scope first and quote a range in writing, because the driver is record quality, not business size.
Can you act for both parties in a family law matter?
Yes, as a single expert jointly instructed by both parties — that's often the most efficient path and courts encourage it. What we can't do is advise one party and then present as an independent expert; the roles are different and must be agreed at the outset.
What do you need to start?
Typically three to five years of financial statements and tax returns, general ledger detail, bank statements, loan documents, any shareholder or partnership agreements, and details of related-party transactions. Where records are missing we can often reconstruct from bank data — it costs more, but it's usually possible.
How long does an engagement take?
Four to eight weeks for a valuation with complete records. Investigations and tracing depend on volume and how promptly documents are produced. We'll give you a timetable with the quote and tell you immediately if something threatens it.
Do you give evidence in court?
Yes, where the engagement calls for it — including conferences with opposing experts and joint reports. We write every report on the assumption it may be tested in a hearing.
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Learn more →Local coverage across Brisbane
We work in person from our Wakerley office and by secure video across 200 suburbs. Start with your region:
- Accountants Brisbane CPA accountants for the wider Brisbane metro area.
- Accountants South Brisbane South Brisbane, West End, Annerley and Sunnybank.
- Accountants Brisbane Northside Chermside, Stafford, Aspley and the northern corridor.
- Accountants Brisbane Bayside Wynnum, Manly, Wakerley and Tingalpa.
- Accountants Redland City Cleveland, Capalaba, Victoria Point and the bay islands.
- Accountants Logan City Springwood, Beenleigh, Browns Plains and 50 Logan suburbs.
- Accountants Ipswich Ipswich CBD and the western Brisbane corridor.
Ready when you are
Forensic Accountant Brisbane — let's talk.
Free 15-minute consultation and a fixed fee in writing. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm AEST.