We make sure the numbers add up.
Complex cases call for specialist services.
Forensic investigation, litigation support and expert testimony.
We conduct forensic investigation, provide litigation support and act as expert witnesses in court.
MVA and Medical Negligence Claims
We determine Loss of Income and Loss of Support of self-employed individuals by gaining a comprehensive understanding of the claimant’s business activities before and after an incident.
Commercial damages & Business valuations
We calculate business valuations based on the most appropriate basis: Discounted cash flow, Earnings multiples or Net asset value.
Matrimonial dispute resolution
We conduct investigations in order to quantify the estates of both parties and provide a robust basis for settlement of maintenance claims.
Who We Are
Summit Forensic Accountants is a specialist accounting firm with clients throughout South Africa. Our team has over 30 years of combined forensic accounting experience and has completed over 450 cases in the past five years.
Our Work
Summit Forensic Accountants have worked on hundreds of cases, spanning diverse industries and a range of clients. Here’s a look at some of our processes and outcomes achieved.
AG Blackbeard / RAF
After a motorcycle accident robbed him of a future in his father’s prosperous group of companies, the Plaintiff, Mark Blackbeard, engaged us to assist him in his pursuit of a multi–million rand compensation.
Triactive CC / Voorhoede Trust
When Triactive, an adventure centre operating on leased farmland in the Caledon area, was wrongfully evicted, we were called in to prove that the move to new premises had caused the business significant financial loss.
Marcus / Marcus
In this complex case, we were brought in to establish the net worth of the Plaintiff’s husband. Through our detailed analysis and examination of the information provided, we delivered an accurate overview of his financial standing and uncovered previously undisclosed assets.
Our Clients
Summit Forensic Accountants work with a number of advocates and attorneys throughout South Africa. Our key clients include:
Legal Council
Attorneys
Adv Alasdair Sholto – Douglas SC
A.Batchelor & Associates
Adv Barbara Gassner SC
Abe Swersky
Adv Brenton Geach SC (Pret.)
Abraham le Roux
Adv Eric Dane
Abrahams & Gross
Adv Hansie Botha SC
Bosman Miller du Toit
Adv Jannie vd Merwe
Bowman Gillfillan (J’burg)
Adv Johan Trengove SC
Butler Blanckenberg
Adv Kosie Olivier SC
Cliffe Dekker
Adv Leslie Weinkove SC
Coetzee & Associates
Adv Ludwig Visser (Pret.)
CP van Zyl (Pret.)
Adv Mervyn Eagles
De Vries Shields Chiat
Testimonials
Summit Forensic Accountants strive to deliver consistently high levels of service and to develop strong relationships with our clients. Here’s what some of them have to say about us.
Kirstie Haslam, DSC Attorneys, “Over many years, we have found the services of Summit Forensic Accountants to be professional and capable of providing clarity in dealing with high value as well as lower value matters, including where record keeping is not complete.”
Brian Lowe, Lowe & Petersen Attorneys, “Since first making use of Summit Forensic Accountants I have been struck by their ability to present expert financial evidence by way of report as well as by their ability, where necessary, to present evidence in court.”
Marie Wood, Sohn & Wood Attorneys, ”Summit Forensic Accountants are our go to professionals whenever we find ourselves with a personal injury matter requiring analysis of a self-employed person’s claim.”
Rallie Roos, CP van Zyl Attorneys, “You provided the financial framework without which the court could not have understood, in a clear format, the financial aspects of this claim.”
Judge, High Court Cape Town, “Mr. de Kroon was an impressive witness. His thesis was fully supported by his research and inferences drawn by him.”
Pierre Kitching Attorneys, “I religiously instruct Summit Forensic Accountants, for the simple fact that they are committed to fair and reasonable compensation.”
Contact Us
We look forward to hearing from you. Make contact with us on any of the options below.
Head Office:
Phone: 021 531 8613
Fax: 0866 178 808
Email: expert@summitfa.co.za
Eric de Kroon
Cell: 083 261 6723
Email: eric@summitfa.co.za
Mark Edwards:
Cell: 083 502 5546
Email: mark@summitfa.co.za
Business Address:
22 Long Place
Pinelands
7405
Postal Address:
Postnet Suite #10
Private Bag X21
Howard Place
7450