Prior to founding Bradley Ray CPA, Bradley’s professional background includes performing financial statement and internal control audits with PwC, a global CPA firm that is a member of the “Big 4”, as well as financial reporting roles at various large publicly traded companies prior to founding his own practice. His firm has served clients of all sizes and phases of maturity, from large accelerated filers traded on major US exchanges, Smaller Reporting Companies, entities traded via OTC Markets, companies going through the IPO process, established private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and startups. His services include audits performed in accordance with AICPA Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS), reviews and compilations under Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS), attestation engagements subject to Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), and audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance under 2 CFR Part 200 (Single Audits). 



He also provides tax planning and preparation services, including preparation of complex individual returns (Form 1040), Corporate Returns (Form 1120), Partnerships (Form 1065), and informational returns for not-for-profits (Form 990). Bradley also renders consulting services related to technical accounting matters, such as assisting entities with complex revenue recognition issues under ASC 606, lease accounting under ASC 842, share-based compensation under ASC 718, and Business Combinations under ASC 805. His services are also utilized by various small to mid-sized firms around the United States to serve as a consultant on highly technical matters, including providing training and CPE services for the respective firms’ personnel.



In addition to receiving his MBA, Bradley’s formal education includes an undergraduate degree in accounting from Drury University and an aeronautical science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.