Chris Gillespie, CPA
Tax Partner | Professional Services
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC
Who I work with
I work with every level of businesses from operations, to financial to executive leadership and owners to develop synergy in operations and bring together the appropriate Aprio tax and accounting professionals to complete the client experience.
My specialty
I specialize in income tax structuring and reporting, financial reporting and CFO outsourcing.
Results I have delivered
From streamlining tax reporting and accounting in businesses to save in overall operating cost to developing tax savings strategies to minimize tax burdens and maximize operating capital, our team has been focused on implementing strategies with results. Whether there is an ongoing business looking for tax advantages during growth years or exit strategies in complex mergers and acquisitions, assistance is given in maximizing the benefits of all business transactions.
Unique things about me
I grew up on a legacy, family-owned farm in a small town in Alabama where I helped grow our own vegetables and raise and care for every type of animal imaginable. I tell everyone I’m a survivalist, so stick with me.
When I am not at work
When I’m not at work I love taking my motorcycle out and going on long rides with my band of professional biker wannabes. My family and I also love going to see Alabama football games in the fall and going on cruises in the summer.
People say I am
An approachable leader who cares deeply about other people’s issues and is willing to go the extra mile to help them find the answers they need and reach their full potential.
Affiliations
I earned an Associate’s in Education from Calhoun College in Alabama and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Alabama. I’m a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Alabama Society of CPAs (ASCPA). I am also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.