Testimonials

We act for a wide range of clients, including a number of insurance companies. One of our clients had received a claim in respect of a fidelity policy. Our client had a number of concerns, including possible deficiencies in the internal controls of the organisation that may have contributed to the quantum of the misappropriation. We engaged Forensic Accounting Qld to undertake an investigation. Steven Ponsonby and his team at Forensic Accounting Qld applied a methodical and detailed analytical approach and as a result, quantified the total of the misappropriation and determined that there were a number of deficiencies in the internal controls in place for electronic payments that contributed materially to the quantum of the misappropriation.
Thanks to the efforts of Forensic Accounting Qld our client was able to reject payment of the claim, resulting in a substantial cost saving.
I was impressed with the professional approach of Forensic Accounting Qld to undertaking this investigation, the detailed report provided and highly recommend Steven Ponsonby and his team at Forensic Accounting Qld.

I have had the opportunity of retaining Steven Ponsonby to value businesses on a number of occasions. As a family lawyer I deal with price sensitive clients who are often closely acquainted with the businesses that Steve must look into. I require a valuer who can communicate clearly and in detail, who can field client queries and who can respond quickly and succinctly.

In my experience, Steve provides that service. In each matter which I have retained Steve, I have received a detailed report in quick time, at the price quoted (which itself is literally half that of the competition). Most importantly for me, my clients were content with the service, even when they did not get the result they were looking for. That they accepted the report is evidence in itself of Steve's clear and complete approach to the valuation and his excellent communication style.

Fraud Investigation – Involvement instrumental in successful outcome

“I knew that something wasn't right. Working long hours, company was profitable, but we always had cash flow issues.

Our accountant recommended we engage Steven Ponsonby from Forensic Accounting QLD to put the books under the microscope. The Forensic Accounting Qld investigation uncovered significant anomalies resulting from a number of fraudulent transactions at the hands of a staff member.

The matter was promptly referred to the QPS and on Steven’s recommendation, a solicitor was engaged to commence civil proceedings for recovery of the misappropriated monies. The swift and prompt action of Steven and his team allowed us to achieve full restitution of the misappropriated payments quantified and payments for interest and legal costs.

If we hadn’t engaged the services of Forensic Accounting QLD, I doubt that we would have achieved such an excellent outcome in such a short timeframe. We really appreciated the professional and fresh approach adopted by Steven and his team at Forensic Accounting QLD and would have no hesitation in recommending their services.”

"Steven Ponsonby comes highly recommended as a competent, insightful and experienced forensic accountant.
His professionalism and dedication is consistent with his growing reputation as an expert evidence witness of choice in Courts of superior jurisdictions within the field of forensic accounting, in particular complex fraud matters.
Steven has the ability to adapt his work and methodology when rapidly altered circumstances or instructions fall within his brief of engagement and his affable and courteous manner matches his commendable skills to greatly assist any professional relationship."

We used Steven's forensic accounting skills to assist two clients who were facing deregistration by the Building Services Authority .

Steven produced a comprehensive, clear report which showed exactly what it was intended to, and was highly persuasive in demonstrating to the BSA that our clients had acted reasonably in their dealings with the failed company.

The desired result was achieved, at a cost which the clients felt represented a good investment in protecting their ability to continue to trade as builders.

Steven's work helped us confirm a fraud that empowered us to act against the perpetrator. Steven was confidential, expert and unrelenting in discovering the facts. He met the deadlines we gave and his integrity gave us great confidence in his results. The only surprise was that the fee was so reasonable.