Chris Brings more than 25 Years of public accounting experience to his role leading the tax advisory services team at Pease Bell CPAs. under his leadership, the team acts as controllers and advisors to closely-held businesses and offers the companies expert tax planning, compliance guidance and financial service preparation.
FOCUSIn addition to the Tax Advisory Services activities, Chris focuses on providing due diligence for business acquisitions, and income and estate planning for high net worth individuals.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTChris regularly attends and participates in national tax seminars, including the CPAmerica Tax Conference, the New York University Institute on Federal Taxation, and the Southern Federal Tax Institute. He is a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Chris is a past trustee of the YMCA branch located in Parma, Ohio.
EDUCATIONChris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a Master of Taxation degree at the University of Akron and is a Certified Public Accountant.
PERSONAL LIFEWhen Chris and his family aren't busy with school activities and functions, he finds time to golf with friends.