Asset Tracing & Recovery
Asset tracing follows the money from the point of misappropriation through subsequent transfers, property purchases, and connected company accounts. Our forensic accountants produce tracing schedules that support freezing injunction applications, civil recovery claims, and POCA confiscation proceedings.
Our Methodology
| Phase | What We Do | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Source identification | Identify origin of misappropriated funds from payroll, expenses, invoices, or other fraud vectors. | Source transaction schedule |
| Flow analysis | Trace funds through bank accounts, credit cards, property purchases, and third-party entities. | Asset flow diagram and transaction schedule |
| Asset identification | Identify current location of assets - bank balances, property, vehicles, shares, and connected company accounts. | Available assets schedule |
| Expert evidence | Prepare tracing report for freezing injunction, civil recovery, or POCA proceedings. | CPR Part 35 compliant tracing report |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is asset tracing in an employee fraud case?
Asset tracing is the forensic accounting process of following misappropriated funds from the point of theft through subsequent bank transfers, property purchases, and connected entities to identify where the money is now held - enabling recovery through civil proceedings or POCA confiscation.
How quickly can asset tracing evidence be prepared for a freezing injunction?
Preliminary asset tracing and quantum assessment can be prepared within 24–48 hours for urgent without-notice freezing injunction applications. A full tracing report follows as proceedings develop.
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