Richard L. Craig

CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, MAFF, CITP, MCP

As managing partner at 415 Group, Rich Craig manages a portfolio of client accounts, while also being responsible for the day to day operations of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s brought a wealth of accounting and consulting expertise to the firm with a focus in business valuation, forensic accounting, merger and acquisition assistance, as well as corporate tax and structured growth planning.

Having served as an expert witness in hundreds of court cases, Rich has a deep understanding of business valuation, forensic accounting and economic damages as they relate to the law. Beyond litigation, Rich shares his expertise as a nationally requested speaker at many legal CLE and accounting CPE educational events. This expertise was highlighted by his inclusion in the 2024 Forbes inaugural list of America's Top 200 CPAs.

Rich brings a unique background to 415 Group’s clients, allowing them to go beyond tax planning and compliance to entrepreneurial growth and success. He has previously used his skillset to work in the National Tax Department in Washington D.C. at Ernst & Young and on the Accountant Advisory Council for Intuit, Inc., based in Mountain View, CA. He currently sits on the CPAmerica board of directors based out of Gainesville, FL and the strategic advisory board of Alliant based out Houston, TX. He is an executive board member for the Evan Mobley Foundation based in Cleveland, OH.