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Chelsea Ritchie
Director
CPA
chelsea.ritchie@mossadams.com
(503) 310-3961
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Government Services Higher Education Not-for-Profit Tribal & Gaming

Practice Focus

Internal Audit Performance Audits

Biography

Chelsea has led numerous internal audit, policy development, and other consulting projects, as well as small and large external financial statement and compliance audits for higher education, government, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, and health care organizations since 2015. She has performed and supervised numerous audits in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, GAS, and GAGAS. Chelsea is experienced in evaluating internal controls and risks related to accounting and finance functions, includes those surrounding treasury and banking processes, from both an internal audit and external audit perspective.

Chelsea has recently provided internal audit and services to clients including the cities of Bakersfield, Cupertino, Glendale, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, and Stockton; Douglas County (NV), Global Fund for Women, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Ontario International Airport Authority, Osage Nation, Western University of Health Sciences, and the University of Nevada–Las Vegas Foundation.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Education

  • BA, accounting, University of New Mexico
  • MBA, accounting concentration, University of New Mexico

Insights from Chelsea Ritchie

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Strategic Co-Sourcing of Internal Audits in Higher Education
Co-sourcing and outsourcing internal audit functions can address issues with specialization, scalability, and responsiveness.
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Webcast
Create Effective Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees
Improve decision-making and more when you establish your organization’s finance, investment, and audit committees.
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Webcast
Recognize Fraud Schemes Targeting Local Governments
Learn to recognize the red flags and impacts of fraud on local government and how internal controls can work against it.
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Webcast
Private Foundation Conference: Day One, AM Session
Explore topics to help you navigate your private foundation’s financial and operational complexity at our annual conference.
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Webcast
Key Internal Controls for Fraud Detection and Prevention
Strong internal controls play a key role in fraud prevention and safeguarding your organization. Learn more.
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Prevent and Detect Fraud With These Key Internal Controls
Strong internal controls are key to preventing and detecting fraud and providing a foundation for an anti-fraud program.
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Navigate Change with Operating Policies and Procedures
Learn how you can implement strong operating policies and procedures to support your organization through difficult times.
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