Corporation FAQ’s

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What services does your agency provide to Corporations?

See “Corporation Services

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How does your agency differ from other agencies?

We have the experience in safeguarding your financial assets. When necessary, Sage will conduct an investigation into matters that are sensitive and confidential in nature. We will render an objective report of our findings so owners and managers can make wise decisions.

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What experience do you have with internal investigations?

Sage has assisted corporate counsel with solving complex problems involving theft of corporate assets, threats and harassment in the workplace, and proving the source of intellectual property theft.

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What experience do you have with forensic accounting?

Sage Investigation has 50+ years combined of investigative and forensic accounting experience and has conducted many IRS Criminal cases and 25 years of private sector investigations that entail the use of forensic financial analysis, interviewing, and computer forensics to develop a complete picture of the subject of the investigation.

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Does your agency conduct Computer Forensics?

Yes, Sage has a close relationship with a computer forensics specialist who is experienced and licensed, who will provide our clients with the most current computer forensics involving desktop, laptop computers, cell phones and other data repositories.

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Does your agency conduct surveillance?

Yes, Sage provides quality surveillance services for our corporate clients. Our surveillance is well documented with video, still photographs and a well written report. We provide the report to you within twenty-four hours upon the completion of the surveillance.

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Does your agency conduct Technical Surveillance Counter Measure (TSCM)?

Yes, we have a close relationship with a TSCM specialist who is experienced and licensed to provide our clients with the most current electronic counter measures.

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What experience do you have with handling volumes of records?

Generally, cases in which Sage is retained include volumes of financial records in the form or paper or data. Our techniques create inventories, scan the records and convert them into a database that renders reports into spreadsheets for analyses.

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What kind of process do you use to analyze the records?

Since most of our analysis involves financial information, we follow money through the use of DIO. DIO is a proprietary database software technology that renders reports in Excel, allowing actual documents and data to be searched by keywords and viewed.

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Does your agency locate and interview witnesses?

Yes, Sage uses data from various sources to locate and interview witnesses for our clients.

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Does your agency conduct asset searches?

Yes, Sage conducts asset searches and leverages the knowledge and experience gained as a Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service to locate hidden assets.

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What can I expect if I hire your company?

Your corporation can expect a detailed and confidential investigation of the matter, interviews of witness, development of evidence and a timely and well written report of our findings.

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How much do you charge?

Our rates vary depending on the type of case. We do require a retainer. We charge on an hourly basis against the retainer. Please call us at 512-659-3179 to discuss your matter.

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What is the best way to contact you?

Our office hours are 8:00AM – 5:00PM CST Monday through Friday. We are readily available on Weekends when needed. Please contact us at 512-659-3179 or e-mail us for a free initial phone consultation. See “Contact Us” for our fax number and our mailing address.