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Blake Cope

@blakecope

Senior Associate, Audit at KPMG who leads financial statement and internal control audits across oil and gas, insurance, and retail.

United States

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At KPMG, I lead audit engagement teams for public and private company clients across oil and gas, insurance, and retail. I evaluate financial reporting processes and test financial statements and internal controls under PCAOB and AICPA standards.

I analyze financial statement fluctuations and supporting data to identify unusual trends, assess risks, and develop audit procedures. I also coordinate with KPMG's Global Delivery Center in India to delegate work and keep engagements on track.

Earlier, as an Accounting Intern at Martindale Consultants, I processed accounts receivable and payable, onboarded clients into WolfePak, and built verification workpapers supporting oil and gas audits. I’m a CPA with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma Baptist University.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Associate, Audit

Current

KPMG

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Led audit engagement teams for public and private company clients across multiple industries, including oil and gas, insurance, and retail. Performed financial statement and internal control testing under PCAOB and AICPA standards.

US GAAP PCAOB AICPA Internal Control Testing Financial Reporting Audit Risk Assessment Analytical Procedures Derivatives Team Leadership Client Communication

Associate, Audit

KPMG

Oct 2023 - May 2026 (2 years 7 months)

Performed financial statement and internal control testing under PCAOB and AICPA standards across revenue, mergers and acquisitions, accounts receivable, inventory, equity, operating expenses, and derivatives. Evaluated financial reporting processes and assessed compliance with GAAP.

US GAAP PCAOB AICPA Internal Control Testing Financial Reporting Audit Risk Assessment Analytical Procedures Derivatives Team Leadership Client Communication

Accounting Intern

Martindale Consultants

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)

Processed accounts receivable and payable, onboarded new clients into WolfePak accounting software, and performed data entry. Built verification workpapers supporting oil and gas audits and prepared and filed severance tax returns.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Data Entry WolfePak Oil And Gas Audits Tax Returns

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Laborer

Joi Adams Landscape and Design

Jun 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Purchased, transported, and tracked plant material inventory; performed landscape installation and maintenance. Built rapport with clients while working on location.

Inventory Management Landscape Construction Maintenance Client Relations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oklahoma Accountancy Board

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential obtained in 2025.

Oklahoma Baptist University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2019 - 2023

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Activities and societies: President's Honor Roll (8 semesters); Competed 4 years in Cross Country and Track & Field

Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a 4.0 GPA, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Recognized on the President's Honor Roll for eight semesters and competed in Cross Country and Track & Field for four years.