Before committing to a larger forensic investigation, start with a focused review of the records you already have. Red Flag Analysis is a flat-rate first step that tells you whether the evidence supports deeper work — without open-ended hourly billing.

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What Red Flag Analysis is

Red Flag Analysis is a defined, flat-rate first step for anyone who suspects something is off in the financial records but is not sure whether it justifies a full forensic investigation. Instead of opening an open-ended hourly engagement, you begin with a focused review of the documents you already have.

Why start here

Most forensic accounting work begins with open-ended hourly billing, which makes it hard to know what you are committing to. Red Flag Analysis flips that: a predictable flat rate, a clearly defined scope, and a written answer about whether deeper work is warranted.

How it works

1. Gather

We collect the available financial documents — tax returns, bank and credit card statements, business records, loan documents, and payroll information — and confirm the questions you want answered.

2. Analyze

We review the records for inconsistencies, unexplained activity, possible hidden income, unusual transfers, and other red flags, comparing reported income against deposits, spending, and lifestyle indicators.

3. Decide

You receive plain-English findings and a recommendation: whether the evidence supports a broader investigation, or whether the available records already answer the question.

What the analysis answers

  • Do the records support the concern?
  • Is further investigation warranted?
  • What documents are missing?
  • Where are the strongest red flags?
  • What should the client, attorney, or organization do next?

Who it is for

Individuals and divorce matters — when income, support, assets, or hidden money are in question.

Businesses and organizations — when suspicious transactions, missing funds, embezzlement concerns, or weak internal controls need a clear-eyed first look.

What you get

  • Clear, written findings in plain English
  • An attorney- and board-ready summary
  • A recommended next step
  • A flat-rate engagement with no open-ended hourly surprise

Focused Forensic Solutions brings former IRS-CI, FBI, and financial crime experience to the first review, so you can understand what the records show before committing to a larger investigation.

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Questions clients ask

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Our services

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Trace suspicious activity, organize evidence, and document financial losses in a way attorneys, leadership teams, and decision-makers can use.

Know what the records show.

Start with a focused conversation about the financial questions, records, and red flags in front of you.

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