Unusual payments
& financial activity
Examine duplicate entries, unexplained transfers, unusual timing, and transactions that fall outside expected patterns.
ALGOBRICKS / FRAUD DETECTION & FORENSIC
When something
doesn’t add up.
Find clarity.
Unexplained transactions. Inconsistent records. Concerns that need more than a routine review.
AlgoBricks helps businesses examine financial irregularities, understand the available evidence, and identify practical next steps—with a structured, discreet approach.
Financial records
Transaction patterns
Control weaknesses
THE REVIEW DESK
Illustrative example
One payment.
Three perspectives.
Select a record to explore what a review might examine.
01 / DOCUMENT REVIEW
Does the supporting record match?
Compare invoice references, supplier details, dates, and amounts against the purchase records. An inconsistency prompts a question; it does not establish fraud.
Follow the records. Test the explanation.
CLARITY BEFORE CONCLUSIONS
A warning sign deserves attention.
A warning sign deserves attention.
It also deserves context.
Duplicate payments, unusual supplier activity, or missing approvals can arise from errors, weak processes, or deliberate misconduct. A useful review separates what is documented from what still needs to be established.
WHERE WE CAN HELP
Get beneath
Get beneath
the discrepancy.
Start with a specific concern or a wider area of exposure. We agree the questions, records, and review boundaries before work begins.
Unusual payments
Procurement
& vendor concerns
Review supplier records, invoice patterns, changes to payment details, and the supporting purchase and approval trail.
Financial record
reconstruction
Bring fragmented records into a clearer chronology, reconcile available information, and identify gaps that affect the review.
Reporting
discrepancies
Explore inconsistencies between underlying transactions, accounting entries, and management reports within the agreed scope.
Fraud exposure
& control review
Assess approval arrangements, access permissions, reconciliation practices, and other weaknesses that may create opportunities for misuse.
Findings that support
practical action
Receive a structured account of observations, supporting references, limitations, and recommendations for management consideration.
Define your review
FROM CONCERN TO UNDERSTANDING
A connected review.
A connected review.
A traceable explanation.
The objective is to understand what the available information supports, where it conflicts, and what remains unresolved.
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01
Define the question
Clarify the concern, relevant period, authorised access, and expected deliverables.
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02
Organise the records
Agree collection arrangements and organise supplied records with source references.
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03
Test the patterns
Compare transactions and explanations, investigate exceptions, and document gaps.
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04
Explain the findings
Present supported observations, review limitations, and recommended next steps.
THE REVIEW OUTPUT
See the distinction.
Clear reporting keeps different types of information separate.
Documented observations
What the reviewed records show, with relevant references.
Unresolved questions
Missing information, conflicting explanations, and scope limitations.
Recommended actions
Proportionate follow-up and opportunities to strengthen controls.
TECHNOLOGY WITH HUMAN JUDGEMENT
Find the pattern.
Find the pattern.
Question the signal.
Data analysis can help surface exceptions across large transaction sets. Where appropriate and agreed, AI-assisted tools can support document review and pattern exploration.
A flagged transaction is a starting point. Its meaning still depends on supporting records, business context, and careful human review.
Discuss your records
PATTERN → CONTEXT → REVIEW
Conceptual visual
Exceptions to examine.
Not findings of fraud.
ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
The right scope.
The right scope.
Before the work starts.
Fees depend on record volume, data quality, the period under review, complexity, and the reporting required. Receive a scoped proposal before committing.
Focused Review
For a specific transaction, discrepancy, or clearly bounded concern.
Scoped quotationOne defined engagement
- Initial scope and records assessment
- Review of the agreed issue and period
- Documented observations and gaps
- Recommended follow-up
Forensic Review
For concerns spanning multiple transactions, records, or business processes.
Custom proposalMilestones agreed in advance
- Structured review plan
- Transaction and document analysis
- Chronology and source referencing
- Findings report and management discussion
Controls & Monitoring
For businesses seeking periodic exception reviews and stronger oversight.
Tailored retainerFrequency and scope agreed
- Selected control assessments
- Periodic exception analysis
- Agreed reporting cadence
- Follow-up on improvement actions
| Engagement detail | Focused Review | Forensic Review | Controls & Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Examine a defined concern | Explore connected irregularities | Strengthen ongoing oversight |
| Coverage | Agreed issue and records | Agreed processes and periods | Selected recurring checks |
| Main output | Review summary | Structured findings report | Periodic observations and actions |
| Timing | Defined engagement | Milestone-based engagement | Agreed recurring schedule |
Final deliverables are set out in the engagement agreement. Legal advice, device forensics, expert testimony, and asset recovery are not included unless separately assessed and expressly agreed.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
Serious questions.
Serious questions.
Clear answers.
Not sure how to describe the concern? Start with a short, general outline. We can discuss what a suitable review would involve.
Ask about your situationDo I need proof of fraud before contacting you?
No. You can contact us about an unexplained discrepancy or concern. An initial discussion helps define the issue and assess whether our services are suitable. A concern alone is not evidence of misconduct.
How is a forensic review different from an internal audit?
A forensic review typically examines specific concerns or irregularities through detailed financial and document analysis. An internal audit generally assesses controls, risk management, and processes against an agreed scope. The right approach depends on your objective.
Can you guarantee that fraud will be detected?
No. Findings depend on the scope, records available, access granted, and quality of the information. We explain relevant limitations and distinguish supported observations from unresolved questions.
What records might a review require?
Depending on the concern, relevant material may include ledgers, bank statements, invoices, purchase orders, approval records, and transaction exports. We agree what is needed and how it should be shared before collection.
How will sensitive information be handled?
Confidentiality terms, authorised contacts, access arrangements, and appropriate transfer methods should be agreed before sensitive records are shared. Please use the enquiry form only for a general outline, without naming individuals or including account details.
Will the report be suitable for court or regulatory proceedings?
That cannot be assumed. Intended use, jurisdiction, evidence requirements, and any specialist qualifications must be assessed before the engagement. If proceedings are anticipated, involve your legal adviser when defining the work.
Can you work with our accountant or legal adviser?
Where appropriate, we can agree a coordinated scope with your authorised advisers. Responsibilities, information sharing, and reporting arrangements are clarified at the outset.
How long will the review take, and what will it cost?
Both depend on complexity, record volume, data quality, and the depth of analysis required. Following an initial scoping discussion, we propose deliverables, milestones, and fees. Any material changes to scope should be agreed before additional work.
START WITH A CONVERSATION
You don’t need
You don’t need
every answer
to ask a question.
Tell us, in general terms, what needs a closer look. We’ll discuss whether we can help and what an appropriate engagement could involve.
Email
sales@algobricks.org
Call
+92 3000 111 200