HKA is pleased to announce the appointment of Rey Machado as a Director within its Forensic Accounting and Investigations practices in Miami, Florida. 

Rey brings over 11 years of experience in forensic investigations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) compliance, regulatory inquiries, fraud risk assessments, and complex multinational audits across high-risk markets worldwide. He has led large-scale internal investigations, ABAC audit programs for public companies, third-party distributor and supplier audits, and co-sourced global investigations generating multimillion-dollar annual portfolios.

Rey’s engagements have also included Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)-related matters, whistleblower investigations, internal control evaluations, sanctions, export-control risk assessments, and pre-acquisition diligence for multibillion-dollar international transactions. His arrival further strengthens HKA’s expanding global investigations offering and its capabilities in financial compliance matters.

“I am thrilled to join HKA and contribute to its distinguished Forensic Accounting and Investigations practices. I look forward to applying my experience in forensic investigations, compliance audits, and risk assessments, as well as my expertise in Latin American markets, to strengthen HKA’s global investigations offerings to support our clients’ complex challenges.”

Rey Machado, Director

In addition to his investigative experience, Rey has evaluated compliance environments and corporate policies for organizations across the industrial, technological, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors. He has developed and delivered specialized compliance and anti-corruption training to global teams, equipping employees at all levels with practical guidance tailored to their specific risk environments.

“Rey’s extensive global investigations experience and deep expertise in anti-bribery, compliance auditing, and fraud risk management directly align with the needs of our clients. His ability to lead high-stakes investigations, navigate complex regulatory environments, and deliver clear, practical insights makes him an exceptional addition to our team.”

Jon Scherr, Partner

Rey is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner who is bilingual in English and Spanish. He holds both a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Accounting and Economics from Florida International University.

About HKA’s Forensic Accounting and Investigations practices

HKA’s forensic accounting experts help corporate counsel, boards of directors, audit committees, government entities, compliance officers, and outside counsel navigate the financial complexity of alleged fraud, misappropriations, sanctions, and other regulatory violations.

Drawing on forensic accounting expertise and a range of complementary disciplines, we conduct incisive investigations and in-depth research. Our experts lead corporate and financial investigations, regulatory and compliance investigations, specialist and personal investigations, and the tracing of digital assets.

Learn more about HKA’s Forensic Accounting services and Investigations services.  

Media contact 

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