16
Years
Total Experience
REDW Financial Advisors & CPAsFinancial advising, accounting, tax, valuation, and wealth management
Christopher J. Bitakis
CPA, CGFM, CGMA | Principal, Audit & Assurance
16
Years
With REDW
Specializing In:
- Gaming, Hospitality & Leisure
- Tribal Nations
- State & Local Government
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of New Mexico
Meet Chris
In his 15+ years of experience in public accounting, Chris Bitakis has focused primarily on serving the financial and compliance needs of Native American tribes. As an Audit & Assurance Principal, he provides comprehensive financial and compliance assurance services for tribal casinos and other tribal enterprises, as well as financial and federal program compliance audit services for tribal governments.
Chris shares his broad expertise as a frequent speaker at seminars, conferences and training events, including the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Tradeshow and Convention. He regularly conducts training classes for tribal gaming commission personnel on improving internal controls and complying with National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) and conducts in-house Continuing Professional Education trainings for REDW audit staff, as well.
Professional Qualifications and Memberships
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of New Mexico, Chris is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the New Mexico Society of CPAs (NMSCPA), and the Association for Government Accountants (AGA). He is also a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
