Forensic and Investigative Accountancy services Toronto

internal control Are your internal operations processes optimally safeguarded? Fraud, theft, waste and "walking assets" are continuing concerns as businesses evolve. We will provide you with a report on internal control hot spots and recommendations to protect assets. CLICK HERE for the "map" of Internal Control principles.

it security Are your operating systems, data and information private, secure and recoverable?
Would systems failures cause calamity?

We provide you with a security analysis report that addresses the two main issues facing all IT users:
1. Internal vulnerability 2. external / on-line vulnerability
We will review and report upon: Password management - systems & files, back-up and recovery routines, Virus protection effectiveness, hardware protection; and server security.

This review focuses on data integrity, information privacy and corruption vulnerability. The report will provide recommendations for instances of potential security threats.
beyond viruses
Viruses continue to proliferate and evolve. They can infect your system now when you merely open email or click on a website; not long ago it was necessary to open an attachment. Viruses are capable of stopping your computer from running. They are at best intensely irritating, and at worst costly in terms of dollars and data loss . A new spectre is upon us. Spyware, Addware and what we call "Malware." Malware is formally known as "Malicious Software" or "Malicious Code." It is not designed to stop your computer, it is designed to clandestinely take it over. Why? Here are a few purposes:

Send messages from your addresses to hide the originator

Mine your proprietary data and information

Track and record keystrokes to detect personal details from banking sites and credit card transactions

We will analyze your system for these invaders. Your IT network will guard itself from them with daily automated updates.

COMMUNICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION

External initiatives - When investigations or audits are initiated by external organizations or regulatory agencies, communication and documentation is required to respond to specific requests for financial records information. We review the status of the requirements with you and develop action plans to fulfill the information needs in terms of clarification, quality analyses and compliance. We assist in defining the facts, the options and what is to be done.

internal initiatives - When situations arise internally that require action to investigate suspect processes, events or outcomes, an overall perspective needs to be defined in a highly confidential framework. We are experienced in communications with formal interfaces. We are also experienced in utilizing Private Investigators when situations require action beyond communication and documentation.

Whether external or internal forensic efforts are the focus, we work with you in evaluating the status, determining the objectives and milestones; and implementing the plan.

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