Chris is the Managing Director for the global crypto tax reporting firm CountDeFi and CH Consulting a crypto tax specialist.
Meet the author
Chris Herbst is a registered accountant and tax professional with an extensive background in the tax and data industries since 2009 and 2015, respectively.
Chris founded the business in 2012. The firm specializes in crypto tax reporting and data analysis for clients across the US, Canada, Europe, and South Africa. With experience in the crypto asset tax sector since 2017, they assist individuals in meeting country-specific regulatory requirements by providing tax-efficient reports tailored to global crypto investors.
CountDeFi's "data-first" approach addresses the complexities of crypto tax reporting, offering services to DeFi traders, high-volume traders, NFT traders, and more. Their rigorous seven-phase process ensures accurate and optimized crypto tax reports, emphasizing data normalization and reconciliation.
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Education
Chris holds two Bachelor’s Degrees in Investment Management and Computer Science with Mathematical Statistics from Stellenbosch University, as well as an Honours Degree in Financial Analysis and Business Management.
Certifications
Chris is a registered tax professional with the South African Institute of Taxation and a registered business accountant with the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants.
