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David Hebeda
David Hebeda’s tenure at Akorn, Inc. was marked by significant financial reporting violations, weak internal controls, and subsequent SEC charges, which have severely damaged his professional reputation and led to substantial legal and financial consequences for both him and the company.
Quick summary on David Hebeda
David Hebeda served as the Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller at Akorn, Inc., a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of specialty pharmaceuticals. During his tenure, Hebeda was responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Financial Reporting Violations: Akorn’s financial statements were overstated by millions, especially in sales and income, misrepresenting the company’s actual financial health.
Weak Internal Controls: Akorn’s internal financial controls were insufficient, especially in managing revenue and reserve estimates, which allowed errors to go undetected.
Regulatory Actions: Hebeda and other executives were charged by the SEC for violations of the Securities Exchange Act and faced civil penalties as part of the settlement.
Career Impact: The scandal significantly damaged Hebeda’s professional reputation, impacting his ability to secure future roles in finance.
Legal and Financial Consequences: Akorn faced substantial fines, and Hebeda was personally fined, reflecting the severe repercussions of the violations.
Intel Reports
by: Victoria Campbell
A finance executive who can’t prevent SEC violations? That’s career-ending stuff.
by: Zoe Evans
Weak internal controls weren’t just a mistake; they allowed fraud to flourish under Hebeda’s watch.
by: Isaiah Parker
If your company faces massive fines and you personally get penalized, maybe you're part of the problem.