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Chris Van Der Merwe | CPA
MAcc | CMA

Supervisor

Chattanooga

Chris van der Merwe started with HHM as an intern in 2019 and quickly transitioned to a full time employee in the dealership services department. As a senior accountant, Chris provides value-added services such as cash forecasting and planning, financing transaction, and tax support for a variety of clients, primarily in the dealership industry. Chris’ consistency and drive to succeed are a few of the qualities that help him excel in his role. Prior to joining HHM, Chris gained experience in both private and public accounting. Through a position at Porsche of Chattanooga, he was able to assist the general manager in financial statement analysis and participate in dealer client track events. Chris is proud of his South African heritage and is bilingual, speaking English and Afrikaans. Since he speaks fluent Afrikaans, he can also communicate in Dutch and Flemish. When he’s not in the office, Chris spends time with his wife and daughter, enjoys kayaking, fishing, and trying new local restaurants.
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EDUCATION

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | B.S. in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | Master of Accountancy

PROFESSIONAL & OUTSIDE AFFILIATIONS

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Institute of Management Accountants
  • Beta Gamma Sigma

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

INDUSTRIES

Dealerships

SERVICES

Management Advisory

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Chris Van Der Merwe | CPA
MAcc | CMA

Supervisor

Chattanooga

Chris Van Der Merwe | CPA
MAcc | CMA

Supervisor

Chattanooga

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Chris van der Merwe started with HHM as an intern in 2019 and quickly transitioned to a full time employee in the dealership services department. As a senior accountant, Chris provides value-added services such as cash forecasting and planning, financing transaction, and tax support for a variety of clients, primarily in the dealership industry. Chris’ consistency and drive to succeed are a few of the qualities that help him excel in his role. Prior to joining HHM, Chris gained experience in both private and public accounting. Through a position at Porsche of Chattanooga, he was able to assist the general manager in financial statement analysis and participate in dealer client track events. Chris is proud of his South African heritage and is bilingual, speaking English and Afrikaans. Since he speaks fluent Afrikaans, he can also communicate in Dutch and Flemish. When he’s not in the office, Chris spends time with his wife and daughter, enjoys kayaking, fishing, and trying new local restaurants.

PROFESSIONAL & OUTSIDE AFFILIATIONS

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Institute of Management Accountants
  • Beta Gamma Sigma

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

INDUSTRIES

Dealerships

SERVICES

Management Advisory