Fraud Prevention Services

Fraud could financially cripple your company, or even put you out of business. That’s why at Sawtooth Forensics, LLC, we are here to prevent financial loss from happening to you.

Fraud Prevention Training

We offer short training sessions, both live and online, to train your staff on ways to protect themselves and your company from fraud.

  • Providing internal controls for your accounting and finance team

  • Producing passwords hackers can't crack

  • Detecting phishing and other email scams

  • Teaching how not to get duped by "tech support" imposters

Internal Control Evaluation and Fraud Risk Assessment

Solid internal controls are your first line of defense against fraud. By making sure fraud is detectable, effective internal controls are your best deterrent against fraud. We show you how to guard your company against would-be criminals:

  • Accounts Receivable Fraud

  • Expense Account Fraud

  • Payroll Fraud

  • Financial Misstatements

  • Cash Thefts

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Background Checks

  • Screening employees, especially those for positions of trust, is a tricky legal thicket. Rejecting an applicant for something in a background check can lead to discrimination in hiring lawsuits.

  • The best way to protect yourself is to have a third party conduct a background check for you. They can provide you with the assurance that there is a legitimate and legal basis for your hiring decisions.

  • We search local and national records, social media, education records, and more to make sure your prospective employees aren't hiding something from you.

Fraud Hotline

  • Over 40% of all detected frauds—more than twice as many as the next common detection source—come from tips.

  • We provide our clients with a confidential, secure hotline for reporting possible fraud or other inappropriate behavior.

  • Having this hotline not only provides you protection from fraud, but is also a best practice against claims of sexual harassment, employee abuse, or other charges of discrimination.

Fraud Investigation, Prosecution, and Recovery

It's happened! You are the victim of fraud. Now what?

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Fraud Investigation

  • Our Certified Fraud Examiners are trained to conduct complete, thorough, and legally defensible investigations. These investigations can include document collection and analysis, computerized fraud detection, and in-depth interviews.

  • We make sure that all interviews of suspects, witnesses, and informants are conducted to comply with applicable laws and without violating individual rights.

Fraud Recovery

  • Sadly, when perpetrators of fraud are caught, in most cases, much of the funds they have stolen are lost—loan sharks were paid off, or the cash has been squandered on trinkets, travel, or vice.

  • Even so, significant recovery is also usually possible. Hidden funds can be recovered. Cars, houses, and other assets can also be traced and sold, and perpetrators will usually offer restitution to minimize their potential punishments.

Workouts and Turnarounds

Assessment

  • Business Plans

  • Financial Forecasts

  • Management Team Effectiveness

  • Financial Controls and Governance

Financial Advisory Services

  • Design and Implement Financial Measurement and Control Systems

  • Cash Flow Forecasting Tools

  • Inventory, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable Management

Managing Distressed Financial Obligation

  • Lender Communications

  • Loan Restructuring Planning and Negotiation

  • Resolving Tax Issues With the IRS, State, and Local Taxing Authorities

  • Rebuilding Vendor Relationships

Interim Management

In rare cases, existing management is not up to the task, has committed fraud, or has lost the trust of its creditors. Sawtooth Forensics, LLC provides interim, on-site management, such as:

  • Chief Executive Officer, Chief Restructuring Officer, Receiver or Similar Roles

  • Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Controller Positions

  • Manufacturing Management: Plant Manager and Material Manager

Bankruptcy Planning and Support

  • Pre-Filing Preparation

  • First Day Filings

  • Plans of Reorganization and Disclosure Statements

  • Ongoing Financial Reporting

  • Negotiation With Creditors and Other Stakeholders

Consult With Our Fraud Examiners

We always provide the right tools to prevent perpetrators from damaging your finances. Contact us at Sawtooth Forensics, LLC to learn more about our services.