Christopher Andrew Wood, CPA, CIA
Owner and Managing Member
Email Chris: cawood@cawoodcpa.com
Chris Wood founded C. Andrew Wood CPA, LLC with a passion to help both individuals and small businesses to achieve their financial and business goals. His 18 years of public accounting and business experience has prepared him well in serving clients as a trusted business advisor and business partner. His knowledge enables him to provide valuable advice and solutions to his clients. Chris offers services including accounting, tax preparation, tax consulting, strategic planning, and management consulting. He also helps companies with internal control and best operating practices engagements.
He began his accounting career with a large Nashville retailer in 2000. There he provided accounting support for the accounts receivable department. His career has advanced to include accounting roles ranging from Senior Accountant to Internal Audit Manager to Controller for companies in the parking, banking, healthcare, and software industries and with companies having $9 million to $2 billion in revenues.
One of Chris' focuses over the last eight years has been in leading companies to greater revenue maximization and operational efficiencies through the creation and adoption of best business practices. He has also led the strategic planning and business development functions for a privately held software and healthcare organizations doing business in all 50 states and with employees and contractors in multiple locations.
Chris lives in the Nashville area and enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and Predators hockey.
Education
University of Tennessee Knoxville - Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Lipscomb University - Accounting courses to achieve the 150-hour requirement for CPA Exam eligibility
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant - Tennessee
Certified Internal Auditor - Institute of Internal Auditors
Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor Online and Desktop program
