Chris Smith, CPA

Director of Tax | Founding Tax Partner
Chris Smith, CPA

With over fifteen years of public accounting experience, Chris is the Director of Tax and Founding Tax Partner at Brandywine Oak Private Tax Advisory. He enjoys working with business owners and proprietors to help maintain and grow their businesses. Chris is also a strategic partner to individuals on their personal tax strategies.

Chris’s interest in accounting started in college, where he tutored other accounting students. That experience has helped Chris turn complex tax theories into simple explanations, which his clients appreciate. Chris’s friendly demeanor makes it easy to see why he views his relationship with his clients as a partnership.

Having passed the AICPA’s Accredited in Business Valuation Exam, Chris is working toward completing the final steps to certification.

Chris grew up in Delaware and now lives in Wilmington with his wife and two sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, and organizes a frequent game night with friends.

Education | Affiliations
BS, Accounting – University of Delaware
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Delaware Society of Certified Public Accountants (DSCPA)