Forensic Accounting Services

Uncover the truth behind the numbers — professional investigation, honesty, and advice.

SERVICE DETAILS

* Detect fraud, misstatements, and financial irregularities
Deliver succinctprecise forensic reports
Litigation support, HMRC case work, and audit support
Assisting with professionalexperienced discretion
* Protect your business from financial 
loss

overview

Melon Accountants delivers expert forensic accounting to solve financial dispute, detect fraud, and support legal or regulatory action. Our strong analysis provides clarity and confidence to even the most complex financial situations.

key benefits

* Detect fraud, misstatements, and financial irregularities
Deliver succinctprecise forensic reports
Litigation support, HMRC case work, and audit support
Assisting with professionalexperienced discretion
* Protect your business from financial 
loss

who is this for?

* Businesses suspected of internal fraud or embezzlement
Partners or shareholders in disputes over money
Law firms seeking independent expert view
Divorce couples needing complicated asset division
Business in tax litigation or HMRC case work

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Financial statements and management accounts

Bank records and transaction logs

Payroll reports, invoices, and receipts

Internal audit or control records

Legal correspondence or case files (if applicable)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Initial consultation and case scoping

In-depth financial investigation and data tracing

Fraud detection or loss quantification

Forensic reporting for court or HMRC use

Ongoing advisory or expert witness support (if required)

TURNAROUND TIME

Initial findings: 5–10 working days Full report (if required): 2–4 weeks depending on scope

Filing Deadline

No statutory deadline — typically case-dependent (e.g., legal proceedings, HMRC timeframes). We provide urgent support when deadlines are tight.

Compliance info

Conducted in line with UK Forensic Accounting and Reporting Standards and relevant HMRC investigation frameworks. Our accountants are regulated and insured for forensic engagements.

PRICING NOTE

Pricing is on a case-by-case basis depending on the data complexity, length, and scope of reporting required (e.g., expert witness testimony, court-ready report, etc.).

Use Case Scenarios

Explore examples of how we’ve made tax returns simpler and more accurate.

✅ Divorce with Concealed Assets
A spouse in a divorce was hiding financial assets. Our forensic team followed concealed bank accounts and provided court-acceptable proof to assist fair division.

✅ Small Business Identifying Internal Fraud
retail client suspected fraud. We tracked expense discrepancies, uncovered unauthorised transactions, and supplied a report that led to successful closure.

what we do