Richard Gallagher CPA

Richard Gallagher joined the AICPA Examinations team as Director of Content in December 2014. Rich leads the Exam’s team of CPAs in the development and monitoring of the current Exam, and played a key role in the recently completed Practice Analysis, a comprehensive research project designed to assess the knowledge and skills required of newly licensed CPAs. The current version of the CPA Exam, launched on April 1, 2017, is the result of the Practice Analysis. Rich has worked as a CPA for almost 40 years. He retired from Ernst & Young’s New York City based National Professional Practice Group in June 2014. In this role, Rich supported engagement teams and their clients in resolving complex accounting and auditing issues. He also served as Engagement Quality Review Partner on many of EYs New York and New Jersey based clients. Prior to National Office, Rich was a client handling partner based in the firm’s MetroPark New Jersey office. Rich also has been a frequent instructor focusing on new accounting pronouncements, evolving audit matters and IFRS. Rich began his career in Arthur Young’s Newark office in 1976. Rich attended Villanova University from 1972 through 1974 and graduated from St. Peter’s College in 1976. Rich also was an Adjunct Instructor in St. Peter’s Accountancy program in the 1980’s.