Russ Madray is president of The Madray Group, which helps businesses, accounting firms, and other organizations understand and implement technical accounting and auditing issues. The Madray Group specializes in providing technical reviews, inspection services, and technical assistance to small and medium size accounting firms throughout the U.S.

As an author, Mr. Madray is responsible for several of the profession’s best-selling books. He also authors many of the AICPA’s publications and is a frequent contributor to the Journal of Accountancy. In addition, he speaks to hundreds of groups each year on accounting and auditing topics and has made presentations in more than 40 states and several foreign countries.

Mr. Madray has more than 25 years of professional experience, including 15 years in public practice. In 1996, he formed The Madray Group to support and facilitate the range of services offered by CPAs to their clients and to assist CPA firms in meeting the changing needs of their profession. Mr. Madray also serves as a senior lecturer at Clemson University’s School of Accountancy and Legal Studies.

Mr. Madray earned a B.S. in Accounting from Clemson University in 1986 and a Master of Professional Accountancy from Clemson University in 1988. He is a certified public accountant, a certified internal auditor, a certified management accountant, and a certified financial manager. He is a past member of the AICPA’s Accounting and Review Services Committee and a past member of the Board of Directors of the SC Association of CPAs.

Mr. Madray is a native of Greenville, SC and resides there with his wife, Beth, and their two children. He is an avid runner and, between writing and speaking engagements, he finds time to compete in triathlons.