Chris Key is a partner in the metro Atlanta office of Novogradac. Mr. Key has extensive experience in developer consulting with an emphasis in real estate partnership audit, taxation, final cost certification audits, development period special purpose attest engagements and consulting. He is experienced in affordable housing transactions, specializes in the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and has extensive experience in performing LIHTC property compliance testing. Mr. Key has worked extensively with equity sponsors specializing in equity fund audit and tax consulting, as well as auditing requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and seminars on affordable housing industry topics. Mr. Key received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Anderson University in South Carolina and is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs. He is licensed in Georgia as a certified public accountant.