Background
SCOTT HILSEN
Managing Director
KPMG LLP
303 Peachtree Street
Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel 404.222.3015
Cell 404.847.8174
shilsen@kpmg.com
Scott is a Managing Director in the Atlanta office of KPMG’s Forensic Advisory
Services practice and has over 22 years of investigatory and legal experience. He is
a lawyer and a Certified Fraud Examiner, and he focuses on fraud and corruption
investigations, FCPA and regulatory compliance, fraud risk management, and ediscovery. Prior to joining KPMG, Scott was a partner in an AmLaw Top 50 Law
Firm where he specialized in performing financial, accounting, and regulatory
investigations. His investigations have involved bribery and corruption, financial and
accounting fraud, conflicts of interest, kickbacks, false claims, and insider trading,
among other things.
Professional and Community Experience
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Board member and past President of the Georgia Chapter of the Association
of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
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Member of the ACFE’s National Advisory Council.
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Board member and past Chair of the Forensic Accounting Advisory Board at
Georgia Southern University.
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Co-Chair of the eDiscovery Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
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Founder and past Chair of the Securities and Corporate Litigation subsection
of the Atlanta Bar Association.
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Corporate Leadership Council – Fernbank Science Museum.
Function and Specialization
Mr. Hilsen specializes in internal and
governmental investigations, compliance, fraud
risk management, and e-discovery.
Professional Associations
■ Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
■ State Bar of Georgia
■ Atlanta Bar Association
Languages
English
Representative Engagements
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Education, Licenses & Certifications
■ J.D. cum laude; Georgia State University
College of Law
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■ M.B.A.; Georgia State University College of
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■ B.A.; University of Florida
■ Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
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FCPA risk assessments, training, and compliance control testing for
publisher in Spain, Italy, Thailand, China, Japan, and Netherlands.
Fraud and corruption investigations in Asia for global pharmaceuticals
company.
Anti- bribery and corruption assessment of third parties for global electronics
distributor, including designing risk scoring and due diligence protocols.
Investigation of state political party focusing on improper spending and
kickbacks by party officials.
Anti-bribery and corruption investigation of U.S. automaker regarding
practices involving Russian customs officials.
Investigation of large hospital association into issues of revenue recognition,
earnings management, and fraudulent financial statements.
Investigation of internet payment processor regarding an illegal scheme to
dilute chargebacks in order to comply with regulations.
Anti-bribery pre-acquisition due diligence for M&A transactions in Latin
America and India.
Investigation of large regional bank into issues of improper financial
relationships and conflicts of interests between bank officials and clients.
Recent Speaking Engagements
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“Creating a Compliance Playbook: How to Evidence Compliance,” 14th
Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute, Society of Corporate Compliance &
Ethics, October 2015.
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SCOTT HILSEN
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“How to Tell if Someone is Lying to You,” LCPA Forensic and Litigation
Services Workshop, October 2015.
“Evidencing Compliance,” Governance, Risk, & Compliance Forum,
Thomson-Reuters, November 2014.
Guest on “Fraud Talk” radio show, VoiceAmerica, October 2014
“The Anatomy of a Bribe,” ACFE Global Fraud Conference, June 2014.
“Risk: It's Everyone's Business,” KPMG Perspectives Conference, December
2013
“Managing Reputational Risk,” Women Corporate Directors, November 2013
“Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance and Enforcement, Institute of Internal
Auditors, November 2013
“The New Business Integrity Challenge,” Audit Committee Institute, October
2013
“FCPA Executive Briefing,” KPMG Share Forum, October 2013
“Investigations in a Digital World,” Georgia State Investigators, October 2013
“Identifying and Assessing Third-Party Intermediaries for Anti-Bribery and
Corruption Risks,” KPMG’s High Growth Markets Webcast, September 2013
“Anti-Bribery and Corruption: Where Are You on the Compliance Curve?”
KPMG Perspective Conference, December 2012
“The Perception of Detection,” KPMG Perspectives Conference, June 2012
“Minefields in Investigations,” Sixth Annual Fraud and Forensic Accounting
Education Conference, May 2011
“To Catch a Thief: The Psychology of Fraud,” White Collar Crime
Conference, Salt Lake City Chapter of ACFE, October 2011
“Legal Issues in Fraud Investigations,” Fifth Annual Fraud and Forensic
Accounting Education Conference, June 2011.
Recent Publications
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“Together in Arms: Lawyers & Forensic Accountants Fight Bribery &
Corruption,” KPMG Forensic Focus, November 2014.
“Cross-Border Investigations: Are You Prepared For The Challenge?”
Compliance Week eBook, January 2014.
“What Lawyers Need To Know About Data Breach,” Attorney at Law
Magazine, October 2013.
“The Anatomy of a Bribe,” KPMG Forensic Focus, April 2013
“Internal Controls Can Thwart Fraud,” Atlanta Business Chronicle, January
2013.
“Managing TPI’s and Global Corruption Risk,” Metropolitan Corporate
Council, Oct. 2012
Awards and Recognitions
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Chosen multiple times by Law and Politics as a Georgia Super Lawyer.
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Distinguished Practitioner Paper Award, Fraud and Forensic Accounting
Education Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.
Fan Male of the Year, Atlanta Women’s Magazine.
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