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HKA is proud to announce that Partner and valuation expert David Duffus has been named to Forbes’ 2025 America’s Top CPAs for Valuations.     

Forbes’ inaugural list aims to provide a high-quality guide to outstanding valuation experts in the United States. It features Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) selected for their exceptional expertise, integrity, and leadership in valuation services. Candidates are identified through independent research, nominations, and CPA association recognitions and assessed based on their experience, innovation, thought leadership, and service.  

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Forbes among this distinguished group of professionals. Valuation is a critical tool in helping businesses navigate complex challenges, and I am proud to contribute to the advancement of the field.”

David Duffus, Partner

David is a Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years of experience. He has been retained as an expert on more than 250 occasions and provided expert witness testimony in more than 120 cases. His specialty expertise includes complex litigation services, forensic accounting, and valuation services assignments for businesses ranging from start-up entities to Fortune 100 companies.  

David is frequently called upon to value businesses and related ownership interests in stakeholder disputes, post-acquisition disputes, and bankruptcy matters. He has acted as an expert for disputed values of up to $275 million and for project values in excess of $300 million. He is also an instructor for the annual AICPA Expert Witness Skills Workshop, Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).  

Lexology Index has recognized David as a recommended expert in its Consulting Experts – Financial Advisory and Valuation – Quantum of Damages and Commercial Litigation – Expert Witnesses categories.  

“Dave’s inclusion on the Forbes list reflects his deep commitment to delivering objective, defensible valuations in complex litigation, transaction, and advisory contexts. He consistently brings insight into complex matters, and we are proud to see his contributions acknowledged.” 

Paul Donato, Partner, Head of Operations for FACD, Americas 

View David’s expert Profile here and read the Forbes article here. 

Media contact 

Name	Andrew J. Katz, CPSM
Title	Marketing and Communications Director, Americas
Number	+1 215 962 1136
Email	andrewkatz@hka.com