Forensic Accounting

Forensic accounting criminal investigation finds criminals or crimes by tracking money. Animal abuse is often motivated by greed, in cases like illegal breeding kennels or dog fighting enterprises.  Properly researched, these cases may develop into cases with additional charges such as racketeering.

FVI is able to make referrals to experienced investigative accountants, all of whom are experienced IRS, TIGTA or FBI Criminal investigators. These seasoned forensic accountants and investigators can search for and document evidence of financial criminal conduct in activities related to the animal cruelty.

Our experts include recently retired criminal investigators and Supervisory Special Agents with the Criminal Investigations Division of the Internal Revenue Service, TIGTA and the FBI. 

We consider for consultation requests or referrals from: law enforcement in cases suspected of criminal abuse; animal control officers in cases of unknown cause of harm or death; veterinarians seeking second opinions; and attorneys who have accepted cases for potential civil litigation.

Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to accept the volume of case inquiries that come in from individuals. Your local veterinarian or veterinary school department of pathology should be able to assist in many cases and your local humane society, animal welfare organization or animal control officer may be able to make a referral to an appropriate resource.

If you are an animal control officer, peace officer, DPW worker or veterinarian seeking examination of an "Animal Doe" with injuries of unknown origins, please contact us by clicking here.