Whitney Richland, CPA, CGFM

Whitney Richland is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM) who specializes in governmental finance and accounting consulting.1 She operates her own consulting firm called Richland Consulting.

Professional Background

Whitney Richland has extensive experience in government finance and administration:

• She previously served as the Deputy County Administrator for Beaufort County, South Carolina, a position she was appointed to in June 2021.2
• Prior to that role, she held the position of Assistant County Administrator and Chief Financial Officer (ACA/CFO) for Beaufort County.2
• Richland resigned from her position as Deputy County Administrator in August 2023.3

Certifications and Expertise

Whitney Richland holds two notable professional certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), which she obtained in January 20121

These certifications, combined with her work experience, establish her expertise in governmental accounting and financial management.

Current Role

After leaving her position with Beaufort County, Whitney Richland now operates as an independent Governmental Finance and Accounting Consultant through her firm, Richland Consulting. In this capacity, she likely provides advisory services to government entities and organizations on financial management, budgeting, accounting practices, and compliance with governmental accounting standards.