Ryan Krause, CPA

Current Role

One of Rehmann’s three regional managing principals, Ryan is entrusted with leading offices that make up the firm’s southeast region. He has a passion for people and developing relationships that promote associate growth, while providing valuable solutions to clients. Due to his vast experience in assurance, Ryan is a firm-wide resource on audit and attest services, serving on many leadership committees within Rehmann.

Service Areas

• Business consulting
• Manufacturing and distribution companies
• Transactional services
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting
• Equipment finance

Experience

Ryan joined Rehmann as an intern in 1997 and was named an assurance principal 10 years later. Adding to his rapidly advancing career, Ryan served as a regional assurance department head for three years and was named a managing principal in 2016.

He has extensive experience with attest engagements for clients in various industries that range in size from $5 million to $1.5 billion in revenue. Ryan advises clients on financial and operational improvements and has served as an interim controller and CFO for several clients. He also provides financial due diligence and quality of earning analysis services to companies buying or selling businesses.

A Closer Look

• Passionate about the firm’s growth, Ryan holds an integral leadership role in setting the vision for Rehmann’s presence in Detroit and southeast Michigan.
• Ryan is actively involved in his community, serving on Oakland University’s advisory board and the Judson Center’s board of directors.
• Since his career started at Rehmann, Ryan has led by example to demonstrate our client service approach — always viewing things from the client’s perspective, looking beyond the numbers to add value.