Electronic Information Analysis
Using Deloitte's proprietary DTective software
In today’s business world, companies work with considerable information flows.
Collection, research and preventative analysis of information on identified or alleged infringements can be burdensome. Nevertheless, it is a significant factor for businesses in the enforcement of their economic interests.
The volume of data under analysis can be so enormous that specialists researching it are overloaded with work. In order to successfully manage high volumes of information, it is necessary to integrate diverse data into a single information system in order to provide a platform for decision-making.
DTective is a unique and powerful data-mining tool which has been developed in conjunction with our London Fraud Investigation Department and specifically tailored for the Russian market. DTective can analyse large amounts of data quickly and efficiently in order to:
- Identify potential cost savings (e.g. duplicated payments, VAT overpayments)
- Highlight fraud indicators (e.g. suspicious suppliers, misuse of sign-off limits, suspicious invoice activity)
- Provide information to the management on operations and the quality of business data (credit terms, low-value invoices, multiple/inactive accounts etc.)
Engagements involving DTective for major companies around the world have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings, identified frauds that were subsequently stopped and provided indications of potential system weaknesses both for VAT and normal purchasing activity.
We take standing and transaction data from your accounting system and enter it into the DTective software. DTective analyses the data and:
- Uses statistical techniques to look for suspicious patterns in invoice activity
- Seeks out both duplicate payments made to suppliers and potential VAT irregularities
- Reports on incomplete, inaccurate or duplicated standing data
The number of tests that can be carried out with DTective exceeds several hundred. We select the most suitable ones depending on the project specifics.
The data are downloaded from your system onto a convenient format (tape, CD-ROM etc.) and verified before testing starts. Testing is done on our own hardware. This allows your normal business operations to continue uninterrupted while the tests are conducted. The results of the initial screening are provided on CD-ROM. We present and discuss the findings with you, then discuss the implications and any further investigations that may appear justified.
Our electronic information analysis service line also includes criminal analysis of various data carriers. Our specialists have the experience necessary to deliver the following services:
- Hard disc mirroring (data on the computer under analysis are copied bit by bit with ultimate accuracy)
- Analysis of hard disc structure and other information carriers. Restoration of deleted files
- Analysis of e-mail and other information on the company’s electronic data carriers
In order to provide high-quality services we work in close cooperation with other Deloitte offices that have the requisite experience and knowledge.
Contacts
Manuel Hutama
Head of Consulting & ERS
Tel.: +7 (727) 258 13 40
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