Chad Murphy

Chad Murphy is an Assurance Partner at Richey May, specializing in serving the assurance needs of mortgage lenders and bringing over 12 years of experience to the mortgage banking industry, both as a client and a client-serving professional. With a background as Controller and CFO at various mortgage lenders and extensive audit experience, Chad offers clients a unique perspective informed by hands-on industry roles, allowing him to deliver strategic consulting on best practices and operational success. Renowned for his thought leadership, Chad has authored numerous white papers addressing recent accounting updates that impact lenders, such as new standards for recognizing loan losses, accounting for hedging transactions, and system integration for accounting and loan platforms. He is a sought-after presenter at mortgage banking conferences and webinars, where he breaks down complex accounting topics—including the implications of accounting changes, process improvement strategies, and best practices for mortgage servicing rights—making technical matters accessible and actionable for industry professionals.