Testimonials

I’ve been working with Steven for over 10 years, first as a colleague, and after as a Specialist in the Forensic Accounting space. Engaging the right person for the right task is a key driver in securing a thorough and appropriate understanding of anything. I engage Steve because he is always thorough, but commercial, gives precise reasonings and workings/commentary that allows me to review and understand his findings. He takes the time to assess the role, ensures he is value adding and is always professional in his approach to what are often sensitive matters that can have material and traumatic financial outcomes.

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.

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.

We suspected a fraud in our business by the administration manager and needed to engage the services of a Certified Fraud Examiner to investigate. We decided to engage the services of Steven Ponsonby from Forensic Accounting Qld to undertake the investigation. The investigation confirmed our suspicions. The fraud report prepared conveyed the evidence in a clear and concise manner, within a quick turnaround time, that greatly assisted the authorities in successfully achieving prosecution.

We were successful in achieving full restitution of the misappropriated monies and a custodial sentence was handed down for the various fraudulent transactions that were committed over a lengthy time period.

It was evident that Steven is very passionate about stamping out fraud in the work place, thereby stopping the knock on affects it has in the broader community. The professional fees charged by Forensic Accounting Qld were very reasonable and reflected the work required to be undertaken. I highly recommend Steven and his team to anyone finding themselves in a similar situation.

"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."

I can say that in my clients most desperate need for swift and reliable expertise in the area of forensic accounting and reporting, Steven made himself and his team available around the clock to ensure that the Court received the most compelling and objective forensic report on the state of my clients’ financial health. This played a significant role in securing my clients future. Steven and his team can only be commended for the exceptional professionalism they displayed in doing what needed to be done in what can only be described as very strict timeframes.