Francois is a CPA in both the U.S. and Canada who works closely with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and clients in the insurance regulatory space. His work spans internal, external, and single audits, as well as IT and financial examinations. He also brings experience in regulatory audits and consulting within the energy sector. Holding multiple certifications—including CFE, CISA, CITP, and AES—Francois is uniquely equipped to support both financial and IT-focused engagements. Fluent in multiple languages, he values clear, down-to-earth communication and is known for his people-first approach, technical expertise, and ability to bring clarity to complex challenges. Francois is passionate about building strong client relationships and helping organizations move forward with confidence.
Years of Experience
26
Education
Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Bachelor’s
Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Master’s
Professional & Civic Leadership
President of my HOA
Professional Credentials
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)
Certified Financial Examiner (CFE)
Automated Examination Specialist (AES)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
I am an IT geek and an amateur mechanic, who'll fix your car and your computer!
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
SERVICE SPECIALTIES
Francois Houde AROUND TOWN
Business Etiquette
On February 6th, 2024, CRI Partner Francois Houde delivered a presentation titled "Business Etiquette" at Mississippi State University. This presentation was tailored for MSU Beta Alpha Psi students and aimed to provide guidance on business etiquette for future recruits on campus and general brand awareness.
Society of Financial Examiners – Career Development Seminar
On July 18th, 2023, CRI Partner Francois Houde spoke at the Society of Financial Examiners - Career Development Seminar in Louisville, KY. Francois presented at session D2 - "Our Staff is Leaving, Where are they Going?" and C12 - Effective Communication Among Examiners, Analysts, and Specialists. These sessions provided insurance updates to insurance regulatory industry professionals, examiners, and chief examiners.
11th Annual Insurance Professionals of Jackson’s I-Day
On February 9th, 2023, CRI Partner Francois Houde presented at the Independent Insurance Agents from Cyber Threats: The Importance of Cybersecurity and discussed common mistakes and best practices in specific cyber threats independent insurance agents face. This presentation covered the importance of cybersecurity in the insurance industry and the steps businesses can take to protect against cyberattacks while correlating the latest trends in cybersecurity.