Fraud Investigation and Asset Tracing Timeline

By KW Economics Editorial Team · Updated 2026-09-02

The phases below run in sequence. The analysis starts when the records arrive, so the records request in the engagement process sets the pace, and disclosure deadlines are agreed at retention.

Typical timeline

Retention and records intake 1 to 2 weeks
Reconstruction and tracing 4 to 8 weeks, depending on transaction volume
Draft and final report 1 to 2 weeks after the analysis
Deposition and trial support As scheduled by counsel and the court

What the engagement delivers

We issue the final report and provide deposition and trial testimony, support for insurance or restitution claims, and rebuttal of opposing accounting analyses.

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Guides and methods

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Expert Witness Disclosure: A Practitioner Overview - Guide
Expert Testimony Admissibility: Federal vs. State Court - Guide

References

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. (n.d.). Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Retrieved August 27, 2026. acfe.com
Fed. R. Evid. 702. law.cornell.edu
Fed. R. Civ. P. 26. law.cornell.edu

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