Paul Perry, CPA, CITP, CISM

Paul Perry joined the firm in 2004 and serves as practice leader of the firm’s Risk Advisory & Assurance Services Group.

Paul and his team focus on cybersecurity, ESG/sustainability, information technology-related projects, risk assessments, internal controls, internal audit and control-related projects, including SOC engagements. Paul also leads the firm’s Data Analysis Group—a team that provides data analysis solutions to both internal and external clients.

Previously, Paul spent over 11 years as a financial statement auditor across various industries. Paul holds the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) certification, awarded to CPAs who possess both technology and business expertise. He is a thought leader, published columnist and performs 20+ presentations a year on technology and control-related topics to a wide variety of groups across the U.S. and Canada.

Education

• Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Information Systems Emphasis
  Troy University, Troy, AL

Professional Affiliations

• Information Systems Audit and Control Association
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, SOC Peer Review Specialist
• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants

Community Involvement

• Troy University Sorrell College of Business, Executive Advisory Council
• AICPA, CITP Credential Committee Chair
• AICPA, ASEC SOC 2 Working Group
• Alabama Society of CPAs, Board of Directors, Chair-Elect
• COSO, Corporate Governance Framework Advisory Council Member

Ask Me About

• Providing clients with advice on improvements to internal controls
• The importance of creating a cybersecurity-minded society