Chris Ofat

Chris Ofat is a Partner in the firm. With nearly 20 years of public accounting experience, Chris is deeply familiar with the affordable housing industry. 

Chris has extensive experience with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Rural Development (RD) audit engagements, working with both for-profit and non-profit sectors. He prepares and reviews tax credit engagements and financial statements and oversees Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) submissions. Chris is well-versed in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, handling tasks such as owner’s cost certifications and contractor’s cost certifications. Beyond these primary responsibilities, Chris engages with clients, providing business consultations on tax credit issues and serving as a strategic business advisor. Chris's commitment to professional development and community engagement is clearly demonstrated through his active participation in numerous affordable housing industry events across the country. 

Prior to joining the firm, Chris was a Partner in Tidwell Group, LLC, a full-service accounting firm specializing in the real estate sector across the United States, with a focus on affordable housing, conventional real estate, and not-for-profit industries.