Biography
Matt has provided outsourced management consulting and internal audit services across multiple industries since 2005. In addition to serving clients in public accounting and consulting, he’s held Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) and internal audit leadership positions for organizations subject to SOX 404(b) requirements.
Matt also leads fraud investigations for companies of various sizes and has experience coordinating with legal counsel as well as federal and local law enforcement.
Matt is a frequent presenter on internal audit and fraud topics, and he’s a former adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico. There, he taught internal and financial statement audit classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Selected Speaking Engagements
- Ethics in Government
(New Mexico Society CPAs , May 2019) - Busting the Myths Surrounding Internal Audit
(New Mexico Association of Government Accountants, April 2019) - The Importance of IT Controls and Preparing for Cyber Attacks
(New Mexico Association of Government Accountants , February 2019) - Conflicts of Interest: Basics and Practical Applications
(Albuquerque, NM Chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners , July 2018) - Fundamentals of Escrow Compliance
(New Mexico Land Title Association , August 2017)
Professional Affiliations
- Adjunct Faculty Member and Lecturer, University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management(2014-2019)
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Member, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Education
- BA, accountancy, New Mexico State University
- MA, accounting, University of New Mexico