
Peter Andresen, CPA, MBA, CFE
With 35 years of focused experience in compilations, reviews, and audits, Peter brings unparalleled depth to construction and employee benefit plan engagements. As Senior Audit Manager at HBK’s Timonium, Maryland office since December 2025, he delivers proactive service with continuous client communication while mentoring staff to ensure the next generation maintains the same high standards.
Peter understands the complex challenges facing his specialized industries:
- Construction companies requiring sophisticated job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and bonding requirements
- Employee benefit plan audits demanding precise ERISA compliance and Department of Labor reporting
- Multi-year client relationships requiring consistent quality and proactive communication
- Growing businesses needing scalable solutions that adapt as operations expand
His academic credentials demonstrate exceptional achievement: Valedictorian at Pasadena City College (1989), Summa Cum Laude Business Degree from USC (1990), and Cum Laude MBA from USC (1991). This rare combination demonstrates the analytical rigor and strategic thinking he brings to every engagement.
His dual certifications enhance client protection: As both CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, Peter provides comprehensive oversight that safeguards clients from financial risks while ensuring regulatory compliance. The CFE credential adds critical fraud detection and prevention capabilities to his audit work.
Here’s how Peter delivers exceptional results:
- Proactive Communication: Maintains continuous client contact throughout the year with genuine follow-up
- Client-Centered Approach: Down-to-earth service delivery that keeps client desires always in mind
- Retention Excellence: Builds lasting relationships through consistent quality and genuine partnership
- Staff Development: Active mentor providing on-the-job training that ensures organizational excellence
Peter’s specialization serves critical industry needs: Construction companies face unique challenges including job costing complexities and revenue recognition timing. Employee benefit plan audits require specialized ERISA knowledge and Department of Labor compliance expertise. His 35 years of focused experience means he understands both technical requirements and operational realities.
Beyond professional excellence, Peter brings authentic personal depth to every relationship. Fluent in German, he provides valuable cross-cultural communication for clients with international operations. Married for 33 years with triplet daughters, he understands managing multiple priorities—skills that translate directly to complex audit engagements. His active support of local organizations serving individuals with autism demonstrates genuine commitment beyond professional achievements.
For construction companies and employee benefit plans seeking audit services that combine deep expertise with genuine partnership, Peter offers the rare combination of 35 years of specialized experience, exceptional academic achievement, and unwavering commitment to client success.
- MBA, Cum Laude, USC
- BS Business, Summa Cum Laude, USC
- Member, AICPA
- Member, ACFE
- Member, MDCPA
