Shreveport Area Top 25* Accounting and Advisory Firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) Announces New Leadership

Michael Gould Assumes Helm of CRI Shreveport Practice

Shreveport, LA - Carr, Riggs & Ingram recently named Michael Gould as the partner-in-charge of their Shreveport practice. This transition took effect on January 1, 2026. Michael succeeds Tom Simms as the partner-in-charge of CRI's Shreveport location, who has served in this role since 2012.

Tom Simms, outgoing CRI Shreveport partner-in-charge, stated: "Michael Gould exemplifies everything we value at CRI - technical excellence, client commitment, and community engagement. Over his 22 years with the firm, he has built exceptional relationships across multiple sectors while maintaining deep involvement in Northwest Louisiana through his board leadership roles. Michael's combination of expertise and collaborative approach makes him the ideal leader for our Shreveport office. I'm confident our team will continue to thrive under his guidance."

Michael is a partner with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.* and CRI Advisors, LLC†, bringing more than 22 years of experience serving nonprofit organizations, local governments, healthcare entities, and construction companies throughout Northern Louisiana and Texas. He specializes in audit, review, and compilation services, as well as Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting and employee benefit plan audits. Gould holds the CPA, CITP (Certified Information Technology Professional), and CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) credentials. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Louisiana State University – Shreveport.

Active in professional and civic leadership, Gould is a member of the AICPA and Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants, and served as past president of the Shreveport Chapter of LCPA. He serves on the boards of several community organizations, including the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana, The Arc Caddo-Bossier, and the LSUS Alumni Association. Gould was recognized as a Greater Shreveport Chamber 40 Under Forty honoree in 2020.

For more information about Michael Gould and CRI, please visit CRIadv.com.