Derek W. Foret

Derek Foret is a partner and leader of the Audit and Assurance department at Hannis T. Bourgeois (HTB), based in HTB’s Baton Rouge office. Derek brings extensive experience serving both public and private companies, including work with capital markets on public offerings and acquisitions. He has extensive expertise in complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, leasing, and industry-specific challenges. In addition to his client service responsibilities, Derek plays a key role in staff development and training, leading continuing education initiatives and implementing technology solutions within the firm’s assurance service line.​

Experience:

• 8 Years with Hannis T. Bourgeois
• 15 Years in Public Accounting

Education:

• B.S. Accounting—Louisiana State University

Professional & Civic Involvements: 

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA)
• Allinial Global Americas Assurance & Audit Committee Member (2024-2026)
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Pelican Chapter, Young Professionals Executive Committee Member
• ABC Louisiana’s State Convention Committee, Co-chair (2024-2025)
• Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) Emerging Leaders Council (2024-2025)
• Baton Rouge Business Report Forty Under 40 Honoree (2024)​
• Baton Rouge Business Report Leadership Academy, Class of 2020
• Junior Achievement of Baton Rouge, Chair (2023-2024)