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Switzerland Grapples with Rising Tide of Financial Crimes: Forensic Accounting Steps Up to the Challenge

As businesses across Switzerland face an unprecedented surge in financial crimes, it is essential for organizations large and small to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact. The consequences of business crime can be catastrophic, ranging from significant financial losses to compliance and regulatory infringement, and even criminal proceedings.

The Need for Expert Solutions

In addition to fraud and other malicious acts, Swiss businesses are also grappling with disputes and professional negligence claims. This underscores the need for expert, fact-based, and concise approaches to addressing these issues. Risk management professionals at RSM Switzerland are uniquely positioned to provide investigative solutions that meet the legal standards required for criminal prosecutions, civil recovery, or disciplinary sanctions worldwide.

Forensic Accounting Services

With extensive experience in diverse areas such as fraud risk reduction and prevention, money laundering, whistleblower referrals, theft, surveillance, and corruption, RSM’s forensic accounting teams offer proactive and reactive solutions to even the most complex fraud-related problems. Forensic professionals involved in both civil and criminal cases leverage their expertise in accounting, auditing, and investigation skills tailored to Switzerland’s specific legal framework.

Expert Services

RSM’s forensic accounting specialists dig beyond numbers to uncover the business reality of a situation, delivering independent opinions in clear language. The firm provides expert forensic accounting services to organizations and professionals across Switzerland, tackling a range of fraud-related issues, including:

  • Fraud Prevention and Investigation: Proactive measures to prevent fraud and comprehensive investigations to identify and address fraudulent activities.
  • Corporate Integrity and Security Arrangements Reviews: Reviewing and assessing corporate integrity and security arrangements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Computer Forensic Investigations: Investigating computer-related crimes, including criminal cases, civil litigation, and employment proceedings.
  • Assessment of Loss of Profit and Earnings Claims: Assessing loss of profit and earnings claims to determine the extent of damage caused by fraudulent activities.
  • Quantification of Commercial Claims: Quantifying commercial claims related to fraud, disputes, or professional negligence.
  • Valuation of Businesses: Valuing businesses, including partner and shareholder disputes, and assessing matrimonial disputes.
  • Investigation and Recommendations in Professional Negligence Claims: Investigating and providing recommendations for professional negligence claims.
  • Quantification of Benefits and Available Assets in Confiscation Matters: Quantifying benefits and available assets in confiscation matters related to fraud or other criminal activities.
  • Royalty and Licensing Audits: Conducting audits of royalty and licensing agreements to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Protecting Your Interests

As Switzerland’s leading risk advisory specialists, RSM’s experts are poised to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of financial crimes. By leveraging RSM’s expertise in forensic accounting, businesses can take a proactive stance against fraud and other malicious acts, minimizing the risk of devastating consequences. Don’t wait until it’s too late – protect your interests today with RSM Switzerland’s forensic accounting services.