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James R. Rickard

CPA, CGMA Principal

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Based in the Firm’s Orlando office, Jim is a principal specializing in assurance and accounting.

With over 28 years of CPA firm and private industry experience, he provides consulting and accounting services, including compliance auditing, litigation support and internal control evaluation. His responsibilities include overseeing multiple engagements with a focus on banking, common interest realty associations, timeshare development, real estate and construction practice areas.

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Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.

Education:

  • BS, Florida State University

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)
  • Member, Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA)
  • Member, Central Florida Chapter of NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
  • Member Board, Orlando Repertory Theatre and Winter Park Day Nursery

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