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Financial forensics is the systematic
acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of
business records, undertaken in
accordance with established principles of
law and accounting, for presentation to a
court or tribunal. Forensic services are
usually requested by attorneys involved in
civil, criminal, or administrative litigation.

Fraud Examination is the systematic
response to a predication of fraud,
typically invoked by a report from
management, a tip from a whistleblower,
or a referral from audit personnel. The
examination process involves the
resolution of allegations of fraud from
inception to disposition: collection of
evidential material; interview of witnesses
and suspects; preparation of narrative
reports; and presentation of sworn
testimony at trial. Fraud examination
services are usually requested by
management or a board of directors, prior
to the initiation of litigation. Fraud
examination is generally restricted to
internal documents, information, and
personnel.

Fraud audit is a methodical inspection of
business records designed to uncover
fraudulent activity. A fraud audit is typically
performed by an internal auditor, as part
of a randomized control process, or based
upon an observation of abnormal activity.

Investigative Accounting is the process of
acquiring new financial information,
beyond the books and records of the
client. This process combines the
disciplines of accounting and investigation
to reveal records and information under
the control of suspects and third parties.
EP provides efficient, hands-on representation to
counsel in the acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis
of business and accounting records. Learn more>
Our firm reaches beyond the four walls of the client's
office to deliver sensitive information unavailable to
ordinary accountants.  Learn more>
Services to management in small business and
municipal government. Effective construction and
implementation of control procedures. Learn more>
Thorough, efficient, and judicious. We know the local
market, and the practical realities of tax and estate
valuation requirements. Learn more>
We provide state-of-the-art audit and examination
services in response to reasonable suspicions of
internal or external fraud. Learn more>
Service Area
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Los Angeles County
Orange County
San Bernardino County
Riverside County
San Diego County
Ventura County
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EP Forensic & Valuation Services is a full-service certified public accounting partnership with offices in Los Angeles,
Ontario, and Redlands, California. Our areas of special expertise include forensic accounting, fraud audit, fraud
examination, financial investigation, valuation services, and expert witness services. We serve all of Southern
California from headquarters in the Inland Empire, with specialized knowledge and expertise in the counties of Los
Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside.