Andrew Yates, Cpa, Cia, Cisa
About Andrew Yates, Cpa, Cia, Cisa
Andrew Yates is a Manager in Internal Audit and Financial Advisory at Protiviti, specializing in internal audit within the Financial Services Industry.
Title
Andrew Yates holds the title of Manager, Internal Audit and Financial Advisory. In this role, he operates out of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, leading audit and advisory services for various clients.
Company
Currently, Andrew Yates is employed at Protiviti, where he has been working since 2019. Protiviti is a global consulting firm specializing in internal audit, risk management, and financial advisory services.
Professional Experience
Andrew Yates has a diverse background in internal audit and financial advisory. He served as an Experienced Senior Consultant and Senior Consultant at Protiviti before becoming a Manager. Prior to joining Protiviti, he was an Assistant City Auditor III at the City of Dallas, a Staff Accountant at Kosmos Energy, and held various roles at Bank of America. His earlier career includes positions as a Staff Accountant at Ouachita Baptist University and a Financial Assistant at Group Living, Inc.
Educational Background
Andrew Yates earned his Master of Science in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2014. Prior to that, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Ouachita Baptist University in 2011.
Expertise in Internal Audit
Andrew Yates specializes in internal audit within the Financial Services Industry, focusing on Mortgage and Capital Markets. He leverages data analytics for efficient and in-depth audit testing and leads Internal Audit and SOX projects from start to finish. Additionally, he manages staff and budgets for these projects and communicates findings and project updates to client executives.