Client: Publicly Traded Company (Confidential)
Focus Area: Whistleblower Response | Fraud Allegations | Revenue Recognition
The Challenge: A whistleblower accused a senior executive of fraud and improper revenue recognition, raising serious legal and investor relations risks.
Our Approach: Ethics Suite led a discreet investigation alongside legal, finance, and audit teams, conducting:
- Transaction and financial control reviews
- Key personnel interviews
- Internal control evaluations
The Outcome: The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated. By acting swiftly and carefully, the client:
- Avoided reputational damage from a false allegation
- Reinforced trust in its internal whistleblower program
- Used the case as a learning opportunity to reinforce integrity messaging
