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Francois Houde

Partner, CRI Advisors, LLC, Partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.

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Francois primarily works with businesses in the regulatory insurance industry performing IT and financial examination services. For his government clients, he provides internal, external, and single audits*. He also performs regulatory audits in the energy industry. Among others, Francois is both a CFE and a CISA, which allows him to adapt to any role during an engagement. He is fluent in more than one language and prides himself on his ability to communicate with various clients across the board.  

Years of Experience

25

Education

Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Bachelor’s 

Universite du Quebec a Montreal, Master’s 

Professional & Civic Leadership

President of my HOA

Professional Credentials

Automated Examination Specialist (AES)
Certified Financial Examiner (CFE)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)

I am a marathon and half marathon runner.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

SERVICE SPECIALTIES

INSIGHTS FROM Francois Houde

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.