Ken Richards
- Ken spends his days at Rea doing training and business development, he also provides audit and consulting services to state and local governments.
Topics or areas of expertise that Ken can talk about (even in his sleep):
Government auditing standards
Uniform guidance
Internal controls
Medicaid school programs
Governmental accounting and financial reporting
How we know he knows what he's doing:
Ken earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Walsh University
He has over 30 years of experience in the world of accounting
He was Chief Deputy Auditor for the Auditor of the State of Ohio
He joined the Rea team as part of the 2020 Kennedy Cottrell Richards merger
He has obtained his Licensed Ohio School District Treasurer certification and Advanced Single Audit Certificate
Furthering his professional development, Ken is involved with:
American Institute of CPAs
Surgent Professional Education
Ohio Association of Government Accountants
Ohio Association of School Business Officials
Government Finance Officers Association (technical review committee member)
Ohio Government Finance Officers Association
When he’s not in the office, you can find him:
Golfing
Running
Boating
On a beach
Enjoying his family
Inside The Mind Of...
What does “A Brighter Way” mean to you? Thinking bigger than myself
Why do you choose to work at Rea? Because of the firm culture and the work environment is great!
What do you consider is your “brightest” quality? Honesty and Integrity
What line of The Rea Way describes you the best? Have fun. Enjoy the journey...
Just For Fun:
What profession would you choose if you didn’t go into accounting? Real estate
What is the number one reason you would hire you? I am a fun hard-working team player.
What is the best restaurant you’ve ever eaten at? I enjoy eating at the Granville Inn on the patio with my wife Katie.