Company History
Firm History
Our firm was founded as Arledge & Associates in 1983 by John Arledge. He retired in 2007 but remained an active part of the office. Although John passed away in March 2020, his legacy lives on through his commitment to service. Arledge continues with those same lived values of excellence and commitment as its foundation.
Throughout our more than four decades of service, we have added staff, experienced significant growth, and maintained our founder’s vision, in service to our clients and community.
That commitment begins with our standards, RISE: We reach. We illuminate. We seek. We engage. These are the standards with which we approach doing business in Oklahoma.
Retired Shareholders
Jim Denton, CPA, CGMA
Jim joined Arledge in 1984 and managed audit, tax and other accounting projects. He also assisted numerous tribal entities through various audits, reviews and consulting projects throughout his career.
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Jim served as a Special Review Committee Member for the Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program. He is a recipient of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s Certificate of Educational Achievement in Governmental Accounting and Auditing.
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Jim, a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, volunteered with many industry professional organizations while active in the field.
Nancy Hyde, CPA, CVA, CEPA
As an Arledge partner, Nancy advised clients on complex tax and accounting matters.
A former Oklahoma Society of CPAs president, vice president, secretary and Taxation Committee chair, Nancy is a member of OSCPA’s Accounting Hall of Fame.
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She is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and has volunteered with many local organizations, including Rotary Club 29 and Sister Cities International OKC, Inc.