Matthew Celand joins HKA today as a Director in our Financial Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD) team, based in Sydney.

Matthew brings over 15 years of experience in forensic accounting, financial investigations, and expert witness services. A Chartered Accountant with a Master’s degree in Mathematics and currently pursuing a Master’s in Data Science, Matthew has a strong track record of delivering complex financial analyses and expert reports for litigation, regulatory inquiries, and dispute resolution.

Prior to joining HKA, Matthew held senior roles where he led high-profile matters, including construction disputes, misappropriation of funds, wage underpayment and casino regulatory matters. His expertise spans data modelling, SQL, PowerBI, and Tableau, and he has successfully built strong networks with law firms and corporate clients across Australia and internationally.

His appointment comes at a time of significant growth for HKA’s FACD practice across APAC and the International region, as HKA continues to expand our capabilities and respond to increasing demand for expert financial accounting, commercial damages and investigations analysis.

“We’re delighted to welcome Matthew to the team. His technical expertise, analytical rigour, and client-focused approach make him a valuable addition to our growing FACD practice. As we continue to expand across the region, Matthew’s appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering excellence and deepening our bench of forensic and commercial damages specialists.”

John Temple-Cole, Partner

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