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Chris Hatten

CPA, CM&AA, CVA Partner, Office Partner-in-Charge
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(713) 860 5446 Houston, TX

Get to Know Me

Chris Hatten is the partner-in-charge of the Firm’s Houston office, offering nearly 25 years of public accounting experience.

He serves clients across various industries, including energy and oilfield, manufacturing and distribution, technology and hospitality services. With a strong background in audit and financial consulting for both public and private companies as a licensed CPA and a certified valuation analyst, Chris takes a genuine interest in understanding his clients’ businesses, history and future plans.

As a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor® (CM&AA), Chris’ areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, quality of earnings assessments, transaction modeling and SEC reporting. He is involved in SSAE18 engagements and provides comprehensive services to clients with international operations. By providing tailored services for energy, IFRS, transaction advisory deals and employee benefit plans, he delivers strategic financial solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Industry Expertise

Manufacturing and Distribution Private Equity Services Venture Capital Technology and Emerging Growth Services Energy and Oilfield Services

Service Expertise

Audit Services Accounting Advisory and Financial Reporting Financial Reporting Valuation Services Transaction Advisory

Learn More About My Story

Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.

Education:

  • BS Business Administration, Accounting, University of Houston

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA)
  • Member, Houston Chapter, TXCPA
  • Member, Association of Mergers & Acquisitions Advisors
  • Member, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • Member, Rice Business Plan Competition
  • Member, Turnaround Management Association – Houston Chapter
  • Member, High Rise Network

Chris is passionate about his career as an accountant. He is the official accountant of the Rice Business Plan Competition and a Board Member at the Turnaround Management Association outside of his time in the office.

Chris is a United States Marine veteran who enjoys reading, working out and watching his kids play sports in his spare time.