HKA is pleased to announce that the American Institute of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) has recently recognized Alex Mats, Director of Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD), with its prestigious Standing Ovation Award. This honor highlights Alex’s exceptional contributions and dedication to the profession.  

The AICPA is dedicated to providing exclusive guidance and specialized resources, including esteemed designations, certifications, and credentials, to accounting and finance professionals. The annual Standing Ovation Award recognizes young financial professionals who exhibit exemplary achievement in the areas of forensic accounting and business valuation. Alex is among 12 award recipients honored at the 2024 AICPA and CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference held in Dallas this past October. 

“I am deeply honored to receive the AICPA Standing Ovation Award, which is not only a personal milestone but also an acknowledgment of the benchmark of excellence of my work at HKA. This field requires us to constantly adapt, innovate, and uphold the highest standards of integrity, and I am grateful to be part of a profession that challenges me to grow every day.”

Alex Mats, Director

“The Standing Ovation Award reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion that Alex always brings to HKA’s FACD team. We are grateful to the AICPA for honoring his contributions and are excited to see his future impact on the forensic accounting industry.”

Dave Duffus, Partner

Alex has experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, and litigation support. At HKA, he consults on a variety of financial, economic, and accounting matters, including complex financial disputes related to commercial litigation, forensic accounting, and business valuation. Alex has authored expert reports and testified as an expert at deposition and trial and in alternative dispute settings. 

Please visit our Expert Centre to find out more about Alex Mats and our other HKA experts. For more information about the AICPA, please click here. 

HKA’s FACD experts have extensive experience advising clients on the accounting, economic, and financial impacts of complex matters. The firm’s experts serve clients by analyzing issues related to various disputes, including breach of contract, intellectual property, shareholder, mergers, and acquisitions. Additionally, HKA undertakes fraud, forensic, and regulatory investigations.   

Learn more about HKA’s Forensic Accounting, Commercial Damages, and Intellectual Property expert services. 

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