The Firm
Founded in 1947, Finley & Cook is an Oklahoma Certified Public Accounting Firm. For nearly 60 years, Finley & Cook has provided accounting and consulting services that meet and exceed client expectations. Our 6 partners and more than 212 staff members are committed to providing quality services, using sound professional judgment and the highest personal ethics with every project.
Our staffs diverse background and combined experience allow Finley & Cook to offer expertise in many different areas. Our services encompass both traditional and innovative accounting methods, and our teams proactive approach identifies potential issues and provides solutionseven before problems arise. At Finley & Cook, we work closely with our clients at a grassroots level on all aspects of their business.
Our Partners
NATE ATCHISON
Nate Atchison serves the firm as an accounting and auditing partner, specializing in the areas of banking and not-for-profit entities. He has been involved in traditional bank compliance work, such as directors' examinations, audits, and assistance with call reports. Mr. Atchison is also involved in the reporting and auditing of bank holding companies. He has assisted banks in other areas as well, such as implementing and performing loan review services, internal compliance, and the sale and purchase of banks. He has experience with many areas of industry and government, including: state and local government, oil & gas, insurance, banking, real estate, manufacturing, not-for-profit, tribal gaming, hotel/motel, motor carrier and transportation, construction, and retail.
Mr. Atchison received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1975. He is a member of the OSCPA and the AICPA.
natea@finley-cook.com
Richard Finley is the partner in charge of accounting services and has served as tax partner for many of the firm's clients, with special emphasis in bank taxation, employee benefits, and qualified plans. He is credentialed as a Certified Valuation Analyst. He devotes a substantial portion of his time to management consulting. His consulting practice has brought him into contact with a widely diverse set of industries and circumstances; and, when coupled with his valuation experience, this allows him to devote a significant amount of time to the area of litigation support.
Mr. Finley received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1975. He is a licensed life and health insurance agent, a registered securities principal, and a Certified Valuation Analyst. He is a member of the OSCPA, the AICPA, and NACVA.
richardf@finley-cook.com
JANET GOLAY
Janet Golay is one of the partners in charge of the Business Consulting Department, which includes Business Process Outsourcing, Business Systems, and Information Technology. She devotes a substantial amount of time to Native American governments and their enterprises, tribal gaming, and oil & gas accounting clients. The Business Systems area has been recognized as a national top reseller and a national partner of the year and has been selected as "Pacesetter of the Year" by Accounting Today for achievements in the technology section.
Mrs. Golay received her Master of Business Administration in Management from Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with Highest Honors. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma, magna cum laude. She has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1980. She is a member of the OSCPA and the AICPA.
janetg@finley-cook.com
DON ORR
Don Orr serves as one of the partners in charge of the Business Consulting Department, which includes Business Process Outsourcing, Business Systems, and Information Technology. He currently devotes a substantial amount of time to Native American tribal gaming and tribal government and their related enterprise activities. His previous responsibilities with the firm included serving as partner in charge of the Tax Department, including management consulting for small businesses and closely held companies.
Mr. Orr received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1975 and is a member of both the OSCPA and the AICPA. He has been active in both of these organizations' governing bodies, including having served as the President of the OSCPA and on the AICPA Council, and has chaired numerous committees and task forces.
dono@finley-cook.com
Kay Palmeter is the partner in charge of bank tax services. She acts as primary consultant for our bank tax clients and oversees preparation of financial statements and Federal Reserve reports for bank holding companies. She is also involved with various other firm clients, including commercial, retail, and small manufacturing companies.
Mrs. Palmeter received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma, and graduated magna cum laude. She has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1986. She is a member of the OSCPA and the AICPA and has been active in various offices of the Pottawatomie County Chapter of the OSCPA.
kayp@finley-cook.com
Terry Toole serves the firm as an accounting and auditing partner, specializing in banking, manufacturing, construction, and telephone utilities. In addition to his public accounting experience, Mr. Toole has served as the treasurer and chief financial officer of a publicly held oil & gas company. He has served as a consultant to clients active in mergers and acquisitions and has also conducted management evaluations for various banking institutions.
Mr. Toole received his Master's Degree in Business Administration, concentration in Accounting, from West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, and his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, concentration in Economics, from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1969. He is a member of the OSCPA and the AICPA.
terryt@finley-cook.com