Willis D. Pirkle Jr, CPA, CFE, CGFM

Doug Pirkle, Jr. Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts Doug Pirkle currently serves as the Director of the Office of Quality Assurance and the Director of the Nonprofit and Local Government Audits Division. Doug began his career with the Department of Audits and Accounts in 1988 after graduating with an accounting degree from the University of West Georgia. For many years, Doug performed audits of state agencies, colleges, and local boards of education. Doug also spent several years working in our Professional Practices Division. Doug is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Certified Governmental Financial Manager. . During his tenure with the Department, Doug has participated in the National State Auditor's Audit Standards and Reporting, Single Audit, and Peer Review Committees. Additionally, Doug has participated in numerous peer reviews to ensure that state audit agencies are adhering to the applicable auditing and reporting standards.