An effective written report, an essential mechanism for communicating procedures performed and results, can be a key element in a forensic investigation. In addition to providing a sample forensic investigation, non-litigation report, this whitepaper outlines key elements and best practices for successfully writing a forensic investigation report, including providing guidance on the accounting standards that apply, considerations to take when planning a forensic investigation, considerations for written communications (i.e. data visualization and confidentiality), as well as outlines the key elements