Chris earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Louisville, and is licensed to practice as a CPA. In addition, he earned the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) designations, granted through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants exclusively to CPAs who demonstrate considerable expertise in business valuations, and forensic accounting, respectively, through their knowledge, skills, and experience. Approximately 1% of the 377,000 CPAs represented by the AICPA in the U.S. have obtained these specialized credentials. He also earned the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).