About / Firm Leadership / Matthew Detar
Matthew Detar
CPA
Member of the Firm
Assurance & Advisory
York, PA
717-900-2021
Matt has more than 22 years of experience providing audit and accounting services to publicly traded and privately held companies ranging from development-stage entities to Fortune 500 companies. He has a broad background serving organizations in the manufacturing, distribution, construction, technology, and financial institution industries, as well as private equity-backed companies. Matt is committed to delivering first class service to each of his clients.
Matt's experience includes financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, agreed upon procedures, and consultation on complex accounting and financial reporting matters such as derivatives, mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition, expected credit losses, and other technical accounting areas. He is well-versed in employee benefit plan audits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and has experience with plan events that impact the plan sponsor, such as terminations, settlements, and curtailments. Matt also serves as a team captain on peer reviews performed by SEK.
Matt regularly presents technical accounting training, both internally and externally, on audit and accounting matters. He also serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Assurance & Advisory Efficiency Task Force, which focuses on evaluating technology, streamlining processes, and promoting best practices to enhance efficiency across the service line.
Prior to joining SEK, Matt spent approximately 20 years split between two international accounting firms.
Quick Facts
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs - Member
Community Involvement
- Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area – Past Vice President
- Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC - Member
- U11 Boys Soccer Coach
Recent News
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant - Pennsylvania
Education
- B.S., Accounting - Susquehanna University
Work Highlights
- Year joined SEK: 2023
Q&A with Matt
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Have you ever lived anywhere unique?
I lived in Kilburn, London for a semester in college
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What are your hobbies?
Photography, hiking, boating/kayaking
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Tell us about your family.
My wife Ashley and I have three kids - a girl and two boys. We recently got a Black Lab puppy named Oakley.
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What is your favorite food?
Chicken wings
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What is the most inspiring part of your job?
I find inspiration through coaching and mentoring others
My Industry Specialties
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Construction
- Financial Institutions
- Technology
My Service Specialties
- Audit & Assurance
- Bank Field Audits
- Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Client Testimonials
Handled our financial audit flawlessly. Communication and deadlines were always met and exceeded.
A Camp Hill Audit Client