Rick Covert

CPA, Principal Audit Department

Rick Covert, CPA is a principal in the Audit Department at MBAF. Rick has been in practice since 1982 advising clients in the private and non-profit sectors. His wealth of experience affords his varied client base a well-rounded approach to their financial needs.

His areas of industry expertise include automotive dealerships, construction, distribution, employee benefit plans, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, non-profit, real estate, retail and wholesale/distribution. Rick is also the principal-in-charge of the firm's Non-Profit Practice. Rick joined MBAF in 1981 as a staff accountant and was promoted to partner in 1988.

Rick co-authored the AICPA - "Audit and Accounting Guide: Employee Benefit Plans."

Affiliations

Professional

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Employee Benefit Plans Committee
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Accountants' Committee on Practice Review, Committee on Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards

Education

  • University of Florida - Bachelor of Science in Accounting