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Richard Wright, CPA

Partner

Since joining the firm in 1992, Richard has provided a broad range of assurance and consulting services to clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, nonprofit, professional services, and manufacturing and distribution.

Richard’s primary focus is the financial services industry as a member of the firm’s Financial Institution’s practice group, providing assurance services to local and regional community banks and credit unions. During his career, Richard has consulted with institutions on accounting and regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, internal control frameworks, and fraud and forensic investigations.

As a member of the firm’s Nonprofit Practice Group, Richard has served foundations, colleges and universities, museums, community service , and health and welfare organizations. In addition to assurance services, Richard advised clients on accounting, corporate governance, internal controls and fraud, and mergers and acquisitions.

During his tenure with HT, Richard has held numerous leadership roles, including Oklahoma City office managing partner, a member of the firm’s board of directors, lead assurance partner in the Oklahoma City office, and leader of the financial institutions practice group.

Richard’s volunteer experience includes numerous professional, charitable and civic organizations, including:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants

  • Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board

  • Oklahoma Business Roundtable

  • Economics Club of Oklahoma City

  • University of Central Oklahoma Accounting Department Advisory Board

Richard is a Certified Public Accountant, received his B.S in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University.

Certifications & Honors

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Education

  • Masters in Business Administration, Oklahoma City University
  • Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Central Oklahoma

Professional & Civic Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 
  • Member, Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
  • Advisory Board, University of Central Oklahoma Accounting
  • Oklahoma Business Roundtable
  • Economics Club of Oklahoma City

 

Speaking Engagements & Articles

  • Accounting Update – HoganTaylor Accounting and Auditing Update
  • Presenter – HoganTaylor’s “Take 5” Nonprofit Seminar
  • Contributor to HoganTaylor Nonprofit Newsletter
  • Accounting Update – Oklahoma Conference on Nonprofit Law and Finance

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