Rick Blanton, CPA

Rick Blanton joined the firm in 2010 and is a Member in the firm’s Audit Division. He specializes in planning and conducting audits for higher education, governmental and nonprofit organizations, including Uniform Guidance audits. Rick serves several family businesses and C-corporations in an advisory role and facilitates their use of Warren Averett’s various practice area specialists to ensure they thrive. Rick is also a member of the firm’s Public Sector Practice Group and regularly leads trainings to ensure every member of the Warren Averett team understands and practices the culture of client services for which the firm is known. He resides in Mathews, Alabama, with his wife of more than 15 years.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  Auburn University, Auburn, AL
• Master of Accountancy
  Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants

Community Involvement

• Boy Scouts of America Tukabatchee Area Council, Treasurer
• Warren Averett Foundation, Board Member and Benevolence Committee Member
• Leadership Montgomery, Class XXXIII
• Respite For All Foundation, Board Member
• Alabama Cattleman’s Association Member

Ask Me About

• How we can help you streamline your accounting function to increase your team’s efficiency
• How having a tax and/or audit team with the right attitude can strengthen and relieve some of your accounting department’s burden
• Galloping a racehorse for the first time
• Winning trophy buckles with my wife
• Quail hunting and how it impacted my life in an unexpected way