Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Forensic Accounting Services in Manchester, CT
Forensic Accounting Services has been a trusted leader in forensic accounting and fraud investigation for over three decades. Our team combines deep technical expertise with investigative rigor to uncover financial truths in complex cases. We specialize in fraud investigations, employee embezzlements, litigation support, and probate matters, serving clients with unwavering integrity. Our principal, Stephen Pedneault, brings 30+ years of experience as a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and expert witness. We maintain objectivity in every case, delivering actionable insights that withstand legal scrutiny.Our work spans small businesses to multi-million-dollar cases, with a focus on precision and ethical standards. We collaborate closely with legal professionals and provide educational contributions through publications and university courses. Our methodology emphasizes early case involvement to maximize outcomes while minimizing business disruption. We serve as a trusted resource for resolving financial disputes and preventing future fraud through tailored internal controls. Our reputation is built on decades of successful case resolutions and peer recognition across legal and accounting communities.
Services
Fraud Investigations
Employee Embezzlements
Litigation Support
Probate Matters
Fraud Prevention
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized forensic accounting experience
- Our team includes CPA-certified fraud specialists with legal expertise
- We maintain strict objectivity in all financial investigations
- We provide expert witness testimony for litigation support
- We develop customized fraud prevention strategies for businesses
Associations and certifications
- CPA
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
What people say
Proven expertise
Professional team
Successful outcomes
Detailed analysis
Timely service
Services
Fraud Investigations
Our fraud investigations combine accounting expertise with investigative techniques to uncover financial misconduct. We examine employee theft, financial statement fraud, and fiduciary breaches while maintaining strict objectivity. Our systematic approach ensures defensible conclusions for legal proceedings.
Employee Embezzlements
We specialize in employee embezzlement cases, providing strategic guidance from initial detection through resolution. Our team works with legal counsel to preserve evidence, quantify losses, and implement preventive controls while minimizing business disruption.
Litigation Support
Our litigation support services assist attorneys with financial evidence analysis, document requests, and expert testimony. We help quantify damages, analyze financial records, and provide clear explanations of complex accounting issues for court proceedings.
Probate Matters
We investigate financial discrepancies in probate cases, including estate mismanagement and fiduciary breaches. Our work involves reviewing court filings, reconstructing transactions, and providing objective analysis to support judicial decisions.
Fraud Prevention
Our fraud prevention services focus on strengthening internal controls to deter employee theft. We assess existing systems, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend practical safeguards tailored to each organization's size and operational needs.
People
Stephen A. Pedneault
Principal, Forensic Accountant
Stephen Pedneault is a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified in Financial Forensics with 30+ years of experience. He has authored four fraud investigation books and teaches forensic accounting at the University of Connecticut.
Questions
What types of fraud cases do you handle?
We investigate employee theft, financial statement fraud, fiduciary breaches, and embezzlement cases across businesses and probate matters.
How do you maintain objectivity in investigations?
Our methodology requires evaluating all possible explanations while following standardized forensic accounting procedures to ensure impartial conclusions.
Can you assist with legal proceedings?
Yes, we provide litigation support including expert testimony, document analysis, and damage calculations for court cases.
Do you offer fraud prevention services?
We conduct internal control assessments and recommend customized safeguards to prevent employee theft and financial misconduct.
What makes your firm different?
Our team combines CPA certification, fraud examination expertise, and legal experience with decades of practical forensic accounting practice.
How are investigations conducted?
We follow systematic procedures to preserve evidence, analyze financial records, and document findings while coordinating with legal counsel as needed.
