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Charles Hall is a practicing CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner. For the last thirty-five years, he has primarily audited governments, nonprofits, and small businesses. He is the author of The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention, The Why and How of Auditing, Audit Risk Assessment Made Easy, and Preparation of Financial Statements & Compilation Engagements. He frequently speaks at continuing education events. Charles consults with other CPA firms, assisting them with auditing and accounting issues.
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Accounting and Auditing

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Preparation, Compilation & Review

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Auditing Local Governments

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Charles Hall

Charles Hall

I am a practicing CPA. I have primarily audited governments, nonprofits, and small businesses for the last forty years.

My sweet spot is governmental and nonprofit fraud prevention. I am the author of (1) Journal Entries Made Easy,  (2) The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention, (3) Preparation of Financial Statements & Compilation Engagements, (4) The Why and How of Auditing, and (5) Audit Risk Assessment Made Easy. I frequently speak at continuing education events.

I consult with CPA firms, assisting them with auditing and accounting issues. Contact Charles

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Book: Journal Entries Made Easy, an Introduction to Accounting
Book: The Little Book of Local Government Fraud Prevention
Book: Preparation of Financial Statements & Compilation Engagements
Book: Audit Risk Assessment Made Easy: Seeing What Others Miss
Book: The Why And How Of Auditing: Auditing Made Easy
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