Chris Besten, CPA, Partner

Chris works primarily with owners of small businesses and flow-through entities in a variety of operational consultations, tax planning, and tax compliance engagements. Chris’ main focus is business taxation for s-corporation and partnership entities, and complex individual returns.

Chris began his career in public accounting with the firm’s predecessor, Stivers & Associates, PSC, in January of 2006. Chris became a partner at Besten & Dieruf, PLLC in January of 2013. In addition to his tax practice, Chris has worked on numerous civil litigation cases involving fraud and forensic accounting.

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting; University of Kentucky
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management; University of Kentucky
• Certified Public Accountant

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants

Chris joined the Board of Ashland Terrace in 2016 where he continues to serve today.  Ashland Terrace is a privately run foundation which operates an independent living facility for its retired residents and has been in continuous operation since 1849 and houses between 30-40 ladies at any given time.

Chris also is the Treasurer for the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Association, where he has served since 2015.  The CCNA exists to work as a resource for its members and to provide protection and representation for one of Lexington’s oldest and most treasured neighborhoods.

Contact Chris:
e:  chris@ebdcpa.com
p:  859.254.4427