Build Wealth That’s Structured for Growth & Security
Forensic Accounting is not about assumptions , it’s about evidence, integrity, and insight. At Lekshmi N Iyer & Associates, we specialize in forensic financial analysis, fraud detection, and investigative support for clients facing disputes, internal irregularities, or regulatory proceedings.
Whether you’re a founder, NRI, professional, or part of a family undergoing transition , we help bring financial clarity to complex, high-stakes situations.
Our forensic offerings are tailored to support both commercial and personal financial investigations:
1. Internal Forensic Reviews
- Detection of cash flow diversions and misappropriation
- Vendor collusion, payroll fraud, or expense inflation
- Transaction pattern anomalies and internal sabotage
2. Startup & Founder Forensics
- Disputes around equity, capital usage, and investor funds
- Irregularities in reporting, burn rate, or related-party dealings
- Shadow ownership and fictitious transactions
3. Regulatory & Tribunal Proceedings
- Support for matters before ED, SFIO, SEBI, ITD, NCLT
- PMLA-linked documentation support (e.g., layering analysis, UBO tracing)
- Financial position summaries with evidence trail
4. Divorce & Matrimonial Forensics
- Mapping jointly held bank accounts, gifts, and hidden transfers
- Tax exposure on alimony or property transfers
Title tracing and overseas asset linkages (especially NRIs)
🔒 We strictly act within our role as Chartered Accountants – no legal opinions or advocacy roles are taken.
Structure Your Legacy with Clarity & Compliance
We believe forensic accounting is a tool for truth. Every report is:
- Evidence-based, never speculative
- Professionally sceptical, yet neutral
- Thoroughly documented, ready for scrutiny
- Client-sensitive, yet legally aligned
We maintain the highest ethical standards and never compromise on accuracy.
Structured approach for optimal outcomes
Discovery Meeting
Understand the issue, parties involved, and context (with or without legal counsel).Document Review
Collect relevant books, ledgers, bank statements, and communication records.Transaction Mapping
Use forensic tools and manual tracing to identify suspicious entries or patterns.Evidence Summarization
Reconstruct and present a clear, supported narrative of events.Reporting & Client Handover
Submit findings to client/legal counsel with supporting annexures and clarification notes.
📁 Additional work (like appearing for clarification or second-level reviews) is handled on request.
Structure Before You Grow
Founders or directors
Facing partnership disputes
NRIs or spouses
Going through asset separation
Companies and NGOs
With suspected fund misuse
Lawyers or family offices
Needing clean, objective financial reports for use in court or negotiation
Forensic Accounting FAQs
Common questions about income tax, compliance, and litigation support in India.
Is this the same as an audit?
No. While we may use audit techniques, forensic work is investigative in nature, often focused on tracing transactions, identifying manipulation, or reconstructing facts not certifying accuracy of accounts.
Will this hold in court?
We ensure our documentation and reporting is done with full traceability and source referencing. While we do not give legal opinions, our reports can aid significantly in legal matters.
Can you help if one party is an NRI?
Absolutely. We are highly experienced in handling FEMA, FATCA/CRS disclosures, and overseas property/income tracing in family matters or business disputes.
Do you take both parties as clients in matrimonial disputes?
No. We strictly maintain independence and confidentiality. We act for one party only, and in some cases, as independent examiners if jointly appointed with the consent of the parties.
