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Robert Wayne Wells, CPA, CFE

Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC


Robert Wayne Wells graduated from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Economics.

Mr. Wells began his career in public accounting in 1970 with the national firm of what was then Touche, Ross & Co. in Nashville, Tennessee.

In 1974, he joined a local firm in Nashville. This firm provided accounting, auditing, fraud investigations, and tax services to small and medium size businesses as well as extensive tax services to individuals.  After a total of over 45 years experience, he is today a Principal with Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC in Brentwood, Tennessee.

 Mr. Wells annually instructs numerous continuing education seminars and in-firm training classes all over the US for the major continuing education providers in the areas of accounting, auditing, fraud, and taxation. Mr. Wells is a recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Discussion Leader Award presented by the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the 2014 Outstanding Discussion Leader Award presented by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Wells holds a Certified Public Accountant certificate in Tennessee, and is also a Certified Fraud Examiner.  He is a member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.