Rick Chrisman

Richard L. Chrisman, CPA, MST

Shareholder

Rick joined the firm in 1988 as a Manager, and was promoted to Shareholder in 1996. He is married and has six children. Rick received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Aquinas College in 1980, and his Masters in Taxation from Grand Valley State University in 1991. He enjoys playing basketball and softball, and likes to water ski. He also coaches his kids in AAU basketball and soccer.

Rick's range of services includes full responsibility for a variety of business, non-profit and individual client accounts. Services provided include audit, review and compilation of financial statements, tax return preparation, tax planning and representing clients before the IRS. Additional services provided include small business assistance, financial statement analysis and peer reviews of accounting firms. Internal firm responsibilities include quality control, participation in firm management and client development.

Rick earned his CPA in Michigan in 1983.

Among his professional Seminars & Presentations are the following:

  • June 2003, 2002 & 2001 - Finance: The Basics - Lorman Education Services - June 2003, 2002 & 2001 - Financial Statement Analysis - Lorman Education Services
  • December 1998 - Taxation of Parent Organizations - Rockford Public Schools
  • December 1998 - Financial Planning - Grand Rapids Nursery & Landscaping
  • Fall 1998 - Accounting and Auditing Update - Certified Management Accountants
  • Spring & Fall 1998 - Using Numbers To Manage Small Businesses - Rockford
  • Spring & Fall 1998, 2006 - Tax Considerations When Buying and Selling Your House - Greater Grand Rapids Home Builders Association
  • Spring & Fall 1998 - New Peer Review Standards - MACPA

Rick's professional affiliations include the following:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce - Board Member
  • Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Treasurer
  • Rockford Sports Boosters - Treasurer
  • CASA of Kent County - Treasurer
  • Home Builders Association

 

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