Forensic Accounting, Fraud Risk Assessment & Financial Investigations
Helping business owners reduce risk, strengthen controls, and gain financial clarity.
Financial risks do not always begin with fraud. More often they begin with weak controls, unnoticed errors, or incomplete information.
Stephanie Song CPA, Inc. helps business owners identify financial risks, strengthen internal controls, and investigate financial concerns when they arise. Whether you are protecting your business proactively or addressing a specific issue, we provide independent financial analysis and practical recommendations.
CPA · Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) · Over 30 years of accounting experience
To discuss your situation, call 604-900-9433 or use the contact form.
Internal Control & Fraud Risk Assessment
Prevent problems before they happen.
Most financial losses occur not because businesses lack honest employees, but because internal controls have not kept pace with business growth. A proactive review of your financial processes can identify vulnerabilities before they become costly issues.
Exposures We Help You Evaluate
- Employee fraud and theft
- Unauthorized transactions
- Payroll irregularities
- Vendor payment fraud
- Weak approval processes
- Accounting errors
- Financial reporting inconsistencies
- Inadequate segregation of duties
- Operational and financial control risks
Assessment Areas May Include
- Cash handling and banking controls
- Payroll processes and approval procedures
- Purchasing and accounts payable controls
- Expense reimbursement processes
- Financial reporting procedures
- Segregation of duties
- Access to accounting systems and financial information
- Oversight and monitoring controls
- General fraud risk exposures
Following the assessment, we provide practical recommendations tailored to your business to help improve oversight, strengthen controls, and reduce risk.
Fraud Prevention & Financial Control Advisory
Strong internal controls are one of the most effective ways to protect business assets and reduce financial risk.
We Help Business Owners
- Evaluate existing financial controls
- Identify process weaknesses
- Improve accountability and oversight
- Reduce opportunities for fraud
- Strengthen financial reporting processes
- Support business growth with scalable controls
Our goal is to help clients build stronger financial processes that support long-term business success.
Forensic Accounting & Financial Investigation Services
When concerns arise, objective financial analysis can help determine what happened and identify the financial impact.
Employee Fraud & Financial Irregularity Reviews
- Employee fraud reviews
- Embezzlement investigations
- Cash misappropriation analysis
- Payroll irregularity reviews
- Expense reimbursement investigations
- Financial transaction analysis
- Accounting discrepancy reviews
Financial Record Reconstruction
- Reconstruction of incomplete records
- Historical transaction analysis
- Cash flow review
- Revenue and expense reconstruction
- Financial timeline development
Shareholder Loan & Related-Party Reviews
- Shareholder loan analysis
- Related-party transaction reviews
- Corporate fund withdrawal analysis
- Intercompany transaction reviews
- Financial discrepancy analysis
Business Interruption, Financial Loss & Litigation Support
When a business experiences operational disruption, a financial loss, or a dispute, reliable financial analysis helps everyone involved understand the financial impact.
Business Interruption & Financial Loss Analysis
- Business interruption loss calculations
- Financial loss analysis
- Revenue trend analysis
- Historical financial performance reviews
- Insurance-related financial analysis
- Supporting schedules and documentation
Litigation Support & Professional Services
- Financial document review
- Accounting record analysis
- Financial discrepancy analysis
- Damage and loss calculations
- Independent financial reporting
- Supporting schedules and documentation
We welcome opportunities to work with lawyers, insurance professionals, and other advisors who require independent financial analysis and forensic accounting support.
Why Choose Stephanie Song CPA, Inc.?
CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Accounting experience combined with specialized fraud examination training.
Over 30 years of accounting experience
Extensive experience with owner-managed businesses across a wide range of industries.
Independent and objective analysis
Financial reviews based on facts, documentation, and sound analysis.
Practical recommendations
Guidance you can act on, tailored to your business circumstances.
Clear communication
Complex financial information explained so business owners can understand it and act on it.
Signs It May Be Time for a Fraud Risk Assessment
An assessment may be worthwhile if any of the following sound familiar.
- Your business has grown significantly over the past few years
- Internal controls have not been reviewed recently
- A single employee handles multiple accounting functions
- Financial responsibilities are concentrated among a small number of people
- You are preparing for expansion, succession, or a change in ownership
- You would like an independent review of your financial processes
Many businesses carry insurance for physical assets but rarely evaluate their exposure to fraud and financial control risks.
Need Clarity on a Financial Matter?
Whether you are a business owner concerned about financial irregularities, a lawyer seeking accounting expertise for a client matter, or an insurance professional requiring financial analysis, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your situation.
Every matter is unique. An initial conversation helps determine whether forensic accounting services would be useful and what the most appropriate next steps are.
We Can Help With
- Suspected employee fraud or embezzlement
- Accounting discrepancies and unusual financial transactions
- Business interruption and financial loss analysis
- Financial record reconstruction
- Shareholder loan and related-party transaction reviews
- Litigation support and financial analysis
- Fraud risk assessments and internal control reviews
Speak with Stephanie Song, CPA, CFE about your situation.
Or send us a message and we will respond promptly.