William B Hughes, CPA, currently serves as the Executive Director of Advancement Finance and CFO for the AU Foundation and AUREF at Auburn University since October 2015. In addition to this role, Hughes has been a member of Prudential Business Consultants, LLC, providing outsourced accounting and CFO consulting services to small businesses and non-profit clients. Previous experience includes managerial positions at Machen McChesney - CPAs and Business Advisors, a senior accountant role at Anglin, Reichmann, Snellgrove & Armstrong, PC, and experience as a Commercial & Industrial Banking Officer at RBC Bank. Hughes started in the field as an intern accountant at Machen McChesney. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from Troy University and a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy from Auburn University.