About Andrew

        I am married with three beautiful daughters.  I am an avid pursuer of education and study a variety of topics each year.  I intend to complete a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in accounting during 2010. I am on track to complete the DBA degree by December 2010.

        I have been in private practice since March 2004. My adventure in private practice began with a trip out of town in February 2004. During this trip, I spent the entire time driving between destinations literally going from call to call with people asking me to help them with their tax return issues. I helped them settle their issues and then began to question why they were calling me. I was surprised to learn that someone else had told them to call me and had provided them with my unlisted cell and home phone numbers. In March 2004, I was approached to do more tax related work. I didn't want to be paid for the work but when the returns were finished, the taxpayers paid me anyway. This became the catalyst that launched me into this field and serving clients worldwide.

        In additon to my practice and my pursuit of a DBA degree, I am a member of the accounting faculty at a nationally recognized business school of a nationally ranked college. I also guest lecture for various continuing education seminars and other university courses.

Professional Designations

Enrolled Agent (EA)

Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor: 2006, 2007 & 2008

                                                              Enterprise: v7

                                                              Point of Sale: v6

Currently in process:

        Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

        Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Future certification goal:

        Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA)

Education

Currently in process:

       Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in accounting (expected 2010)

Completed (308 semester hours):

       Master of Business Administration (MBA)

                  University of Central Oklahoma

       Bachelor of Science (BS): accounting

                 University of Central Oklahoma

       Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): finance with accounting minor

                 University of Central Oklahoma

       Associate of Science (AS): business with management emphasis

                 Oklahoma City Community College

       Associate of Applied Science (AAS): construction technology

                 Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City

All I want is truthfulness and accuracy; efficiency will take care of itself in due time... Andrew Griffith

Professional Memberships

Boards

American Board of Forensic Examiners (Diplomate)

Commission on Forensic Education (Commissioner)

Organizations

American Accounting Association

American College of Forensic Examiners International (Life member)

American Tax Association

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Institute of Internal Auditors (Life member)

National Association of Enrolled Agents

National Association of Tax Professionals

National Society of Accountants

Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants

Professional Background

        I am a former accounting professor (rank was instructor) from the University of Central Oklahoma and also a former construction adjunct professor from Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City. Prior to my time as an accounting professor, I was an internal auditor and expense manager in the transportation industry who investigated more than 100 fraud cases. I have also sold real estate as a licensed REALTOR, sold insurance for Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, worked in the retail, the automotive repair, the restaurant, and both the residential and commercial construction industries. I also served in the US Navy, the US Naval Reserves, and the Oklahoma Army National Guard.

Admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service

Internal Revenue Service Circular 230 Disclosure

This written advice is not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer.

Admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service

© 2007-2009 Andrew Griffith, MBA, EA, CFC, CFE, ATP