Ralph Nach, CPA

Ralph Nach brings over 40 years of extensive experience to the accounting profession, having held a diverse range of roles including accountant, auditor, quality control reviewer, external peer reviewer, and Chief Learning Officer. Renowned for his expertise in accounting and auditing quality control, technical issues, litigation, and financial forensics, Ralph has made significant contributions to the field through both practice and education.

Prior to his consulting and training career, Ralph served as a national office quality control partner at one of the largest international accounting firms. In this capacity, he was instrumental in shaping the firm’s quality control practices and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. His deep knowledge and leadership in this role helped advance the firm’s commitment to audit quality and regulatory compliance.

Ralph is widely recognized for his role as the author and instructional designer of the highly regarded annual Accounting and Auditing Clinic. This clinic, presented across the U.S., has educated scores of firms and thousands of attendees on crucial aspects of accounting and auditing. His expertise extends to being a sought-after speaker and course facilitator, delivering presentations both nationally and internationally. Ralph covers a broad spectrum of technical topics, including domestic and international accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and quality control standards, as well as leadership and interpersonal development.

In addition to his speaking and teaching roles, Ralph has contributed extensively to the literature in the field. He has served as an author, co-author, contributing author, or technical editor for several prominent technical reference works, including PPC, Wiley GAAP, and Technical Practice Aids for the AICPA.