Partners:
 Graham Clements | Paul Miller | Chris Duffus | Lindy Faulconer | H. Lowell Oakley, Jr

Chris Duffus, CPA North Carolina Certificate #20545 cduffus@kwhcpa.com Chris graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a concentration in accounting.  He has nineteen years of public accounting experience and was named a partner in the firm in 2000.  Chris has experience working with a variety of small to mid-sized companies, organizations and individuals in the areas of auditing, accounting, tax planning and preparation, mergers and acquisitions as well as business advisory services.  Business industries that Chris has served include not-for-profit organizations, commercial and residential contractors and subcontractors, real estate, wholesale retail, professional service companies, trade associations and real estate. Chris concentrates his practice in providing services to family owned businesses, not-for profit organizations and is proficient in performing A-133 Single Audits.  He has written articles and presented seminars on issues relating to these groups.  In 2003, Chris was awarded the designation of "Certified Fraud Examiner".  This designation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners signifies that he has met the rigorous requirements for the designation and that he has additional training for the detection and deterrence of fraud. Chris is a member of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  He is involved in community service projects and has served as chairman of the finance committee for Asbury United Methodist Church and treasurer for Wheels4Hope in Raleigh.