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Richard V. Proulx, CPA

Rick Proulx, (pronounced ‘pru’), one of the firm’s nine partners, has 21 years of experience in public accounting and private industry. His public accounting experience includes nine years with large national and international firms. Rick has provided professional services in a variety of industry settings encompassing construction, mortgage brokers, distribution, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, government and nonprofit organizations. While in the employ of an international firm, Rick gained experience in managing and performing audits of publicly held companies, including preparation and review of Form 10-K. Prior to joining DeLap White Caldwell & Croy, LLP in 1996, Rick spent three years as a controller for a private contracting and water utility company.

Rick is also the co-leader of DWCC’s Mortgage Broker team. He maintains the professional education requirements to conduct compliance audits of HUD-approved Mortgage Brokers and Loan Correspondents and minimizes audit costs for all of the firm’s Mortgage Broker clients.

Rick is well equipped to handle all aspects of financial reporting, both for internal management purposes and external and regulatory purposes. He has developed and assisted in the implementation of accounting and reporting systems to provide timely and efficient information tools to management and owners. Rick has also worked with start-up companies, organizational restructuring, acquisitions, mergers and dispositions of companies. He has also provided temporary controller services to companies in the construction, retail and distribution industries.

Rick is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants, a former member of the Arizona Contractors Association and a past chairman of the Arizona Governmental Accounting Conference. He has been active in youth sports and is a past chairman of the finance council of his church.


Rick has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Arizona State University. Rick and his wife, Cheryl, are the proud parents of five children.

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