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Spotting financial fraud in M&A transactions

How financial irregularities slip past an annual audit and due diligence, the red flags to watch for in M&A and how forensic accountants find the truth.

Webinar · Recording · Presented by Wallace Lee and Nupur Anand · 30 September 2025

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Financial fraud in M&A transactions is a growing concern for investors and deal teams. Fraud can sit in plain sight even after an annual audit. This webinar explains how financial irregularities slip through, where traditional due diligence reaches its limits and which red flags to watch for in a merger or acquisition.

It also shows how forensic accountants uncover the truth behind misleading numbers, with practical tools to strengthen your own financial scrutiny. The session is for investors, compliance professionals, auditors and M&A teams.

What you will learn

  1. Signs of fraud

    The telltale signs of financial statement fraud.

  2. Red flags in M&A

    The risks and red flags specific to mergers and acquisitions.

  3. Detection and investigation

    Techniques to detect and investigate financial misstatements.

  4. Forensic accounting

    How forensic accountants uncover and deal with deceptive financial practices.

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