Big Data, Technology and the Changing Face of Forensic Accounting

Forensic accounting and corporate intelligence skills have both long been essential elements of any effective financial investigation, whether related to fraud or other malfeasance. In addition to these disciplines, the importance of technology to buttress these disciplines is frequently underestimated. In this article published by Lexology, Gwynn Hopkins and Tavish MacLean present a few of the technological challenges forensic accounts face in litigation support, together with the solutions being promoted by the profession.

Forensic Accounting, Fraud, InvestigationsGwynn Hopkins3 July 2024Technology, Data, investigation, governmentinvestigations, forensic services

Government Investigations in Hong Kong

Businesses in Hong Kong are responsible for ensuring they adhere to strict civil and criminal rules and regulations, such as the prevention of fraud, money laundering and bribery, and securities laws. This is how to make sure your company complies and what to do if your business is under investigation.

Investigations, Fraud, Forensic AccountingTavish MacLean11 January 2023HongKongbusiness, governmentcompliance, businessregulation, governmentinvestigations, HongKonglaw

Who’s Who Legal names Gwynn Hopkins as a forensic accounting thought leader

“A very good person to have on your side” says Who’s Who Legal. Meet Gwynn Hopkins, one of Hong Kong’s leading insolvency practitioners and forensic accounts.

Firm News & Awards, Forensic Accounting, Directorship, Asset Tracing, Corporate Advisory, Insolvency, Investigations, Litigation, Valuation, Restructuring, Receivership, Liquidation, Governance, FraudGwynn Hopkins14 November 2022Gwynn, Who's Who Legal

Investigations & White-Collar Crime: Gwynn Hopkins Talks to Financier Worldwide

Our Managing Director Gwynn Hopkins was recently featured in the latest issue of Financier Worldwide, discussing Perun Consultants and white-collar crime in the age of COVID-19.

Investigations, Fraud, Insolvency, RestructuringGwynn Hopkins27 January 2021Gwynn, financier worldwide, COVID-19, people, forensic services, compliance, insolvency, Restructuring

Could a Conflict Director Help Your Company Through a Crisis?

For many business owners, the pandemic of 2020 is one of the biggest professional crises they are likely to face ever as they try to maintain revenues in faltering economies. Bringing in an independent conflict director could make all the difference.

Directorship, Corporate Advisory, Forensic Accounting, Fraud, Investigations, Insolvency, Restructuring, LiquidationTavish MacLean28 October 2020crisis management, COVID-19, conflict director, directors

COVID-19: The Perfect Storm for White-Collar Crime

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed many aspects of our lives, from the way we work to how we live. And in doing so it’s given rise to an increase in fraud.

Asset Tracing, Fraud, InvestigationsGwynn Hopkins21 October 2020COVID-19, white collar crime, fraud

Why Every Business Should Consider “Performance Improvement”

As COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, the business impact of the pandemic will be felt for years to come. The businesses that act now to improve performance could emerge financially stronger.

Corporate Advisory, Directorship, Liquidation, Restructuring, Fraud, Forensic Accounting, ReceivershipConnie Lau7 October 2020performance improvement, COVID-19, business, liquidation, Restructuring, directors, Fraud

Perun Consultants Rolodex: Meet Gwynn Hopkins

Introducing our fearless founder-slash-chess connoisseur.

Firm News & Awards, Directorship, Corporate Advisory, Asset Tracing, Forensic Accounting, Fraud, Insolvency, Investigations, Liquidation, Receivership, Restructuring, ValuationGwynn Hopkins30 September 2020Gwynn, Singapore, Hong Kong, COVID-19

Why Reconstruction of Your Financial Records Matters

Whether through fraud, negligence or disaster, it’s easy for your company’s financial records to fall into a state of disarray. Appointing independent experts is vital in rebuilding your transactional trail to get your books back in order.

Forensic Accounting, Investigations, Fraud, RestructuringTavish MacLean2 September 2020reconstruction, financial records, Fraud

What Is Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation?

Fraud can hit companies from outside or within and the damage caused can be both financial and reputational. But the role of a forensic accountant goes beyond uncovering and resolving fraudulent activity. Conducting a thorough forensic investigation can not only help you detect fraud, protect company assets and reputation, and recover loss, it can also boost overall business performance and comply with complex regulations.

Forensic Accounting, Investigations, Fraud, Asset TracingGwynn Hopkins26 August 2020forensic services, Fraud, investigation

What Is Asset Tracing and Recovery?

When a company or individual needs to trace and recover assets, appointing a specialist forensic accountant with global experience can help you move quickly and legally.

Asset Tracing, Investigations, Forensic Accounting, FraudGwynn Hopkins19 August 2020asset tracing, recovering, fraud

Crisis Management and Growth: Why Your Business Needs External Directors

Whether a company is expanding internationally, improving corporate governance, or managing a complex litigation, appointing a specialist director to the board can help you navigate the right path.

Corporate Advisory, Directorship, Forensic Accounting, Fraud, Governance, LitigationTavish MacLean5 August 2020corporate governance, litigation, directors, board, crisis management, growth, management

Corporate Fraud and Corruption in China

Businesses in China are reporting greater rates of internal and third-party crime but mitigating the risk is not straightforward. Is your company adequately protected?

Asset Tracing, Fraud, Investigations, Forensic AccountingGwynn Hopkins8 July 2020China, Fraud, Corruption

Perun Consultants Rolodex: Meet Tavish MacLean

Introducing our resident accountant-slash-puzzle solver

Firm News & Awards, Corporate Advisory, Asset Tracing, Directorship, Forensic Accounting, Fraud, Governance, Investigations, Litigation, ValuationTavish MacLean15 June 2020Perun Consultantstavish, people

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