Please join us in January for our guest speakers Anthony Rutledge and Ryan Kelley, LaPorte CPAs! They will discuss COSO, control risks, and financial audit readiness for your construction company.

Anthony M. Rutledge, CPA, MBA

Director, Audit and Assurance Services

 During his career, Anthony has performed internal control and financial audits, reviews, and compilations for a variety of clients, including those in the construction and marine services industry. He has assisted clients with numerous engagement needs, including internal control evaluations, information technology system reviews, benchmarking analyses, license applications, federal and state regulatory cost reporting requirements, indirect and internal cost allocation reviews, capital construction fund engagements, mergers and acquisitions, and implementation of technical pronouncements. Anthony is a member of LaPorte’s Construction Industry Group.

Ryan Kelley, CPA

Director, Consulting Services

 Ryan has extensive knowledge in reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and internal controls implementation. His experience includes the evaluation of entity-level controls under the COSO 2013 framework, the assessment of processes and related key controls, and the evaluation of design and operating effectiveness of key controls. Ryan is the leader of LaPorte’s Risk Advisory Services Group and has presented to numerous organizations on the topic of internal controls.