When Data Structure Matters: The Hidden Value of Organized Records in Litigation
It is common in litigation for records to arrive in formats that are not fully organized. Sometimes this reflects limitations in recordkeeping practices, system exports, or the way documents are collected for counsel. Regardless of the cause, the result is the same: gaps that increase the scope and cost of forensic accounting analysis. From a professional standpoint, this is not unusual. Forensic accounting often involves working with data that is less structured than ideal, assessing what is available, and organizing it into a defensible format.