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HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, is pleased to announce that Vanessa Varona has joined its Forensic Accounting and Investigations practice as a Partner in Miami, Florida.  

Vanessa brings over 15 years of experience leading forensic, due diligence, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, conducting risk compliance assessments, and providing dispute resolution services. 

“I’m thrilled to join HKA’s Forensic Accounting and Investigations practice. I look forward to collaborating with our distinguished investigations team to deliver the insights clients need to uncover misconduct, strengthen internal controls, and navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence.”

Vanessa Varona, Partner

Vanessa has investigated allegations of fraud involving customs reporting, financial statements, investment management, vendor kickback schemes, and rogue trading. She has also conducted due diligence and FCPA investigations and led process improvement initiatives, financial restatements, contractual compliance assessments, and COVID-19 economic relief analyses. Her dispute resolution expertise includes analyzing and quantifying damages for lost profits, inventory theft, and post-acquisition matters. 

Vanessa has served clients from a wide range of industries, including transportation, healthcare and life sciences, power and utilities, manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, construction and engineering, aerospace, and aviation. 

“We are excited to welcome Vanessa Varona to HKA. Her deep expertise in forensic investigations and dispute resolution significantly strengthens our capabilities and enhances the value we deliver to clients. Vanessa’s track record of uncovering complex financial misconduct and navigating cross-border challenges will be instrumental as we continue to expand our support for clients facing critical risk and compliance issues.”

Tim Hart, Partner 

Services practice. She has a Master of Business Administration from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Miami. Vanessa is a Certified Public Accountant and is fluent in Spanish. 

View Vanessa’s Expert Centre Profile.  

About HKA’s Forensic Accounting and Investigations Services 

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.  

The firm’s experts undertake fraud, forensic, and regulatory investigations worldwide. They are experienced in investigating allegations of bribery and corruption, performing investigations and compliance reviews related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, assessing allegations of mismanagement, and investigating corporate fraud.  

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 trace digital assets.  

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

Media contact 

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