Richard L. Craig

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

As managing partner at 415 Group, Rich Craig manages a portfolio of client accounts as well as being responsible for the day-to-day operation of the firm. For more than 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 requested speaker at many legal and accounting educational events. He served as the firm’s director of business valuation and litigation support division prior to becoming managing partner. 

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, California. 

In 2024, Rich was named to Forbes inaugural list of America's Top 200 CPAs. As a leader in the firm, he has a keen eye for matching clients with the right team to best serve their needs. He values collaboration, knowing that a team with a diverse skillset is a stronger advocate for clients than just one individual.