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We are proactive, involved and engaged. We seek first to know our clients and their businesses well, then engage in thoughtful project planning and discussion, considering the qualitative as well as quantitative factors that govern the valuation, litigation support and forensic services we provide.

Our Leadership Team

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  • Kelly L. Carrier, ASA, CBA, CPA-ABV, CFP® Principal-in-Charge
  • Todd F. Bryarly, CFA, ASA, CBA, MBA Principal
  • Beth A. Mascetta, CPA, CVA Principal
  • Richard F. Brabender, JD, CVA Senior Director
  • Christopher G. Cothran, CPA, CVA, CGMA Director
  • Stacey D. Udell, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA Director
  • Debbie Foister, CPA, CFE, CFF, CIRA, CVA Senior Manager
  • Christopher J. Pattison, CVA Senior Manager
  • Robert J. Zahner, CPA/ABV, CVA Senior Manager

Valuation

Kress v. U.S. — A Win for Taxpayers and Validation for Valuators

The topic of tax-affecting subchapter S corporations has fueled a heated debate between the IRS and valuation professionals for many years. The IRS position has been that, because S Corporations pay...

Valuation

Cothran Named HBKVG Director in West Palm Beach

Christopher G. Cothran, CPA, CVA, CGMA, has joined HBK Valuation Group LLC (HBKVG) as a Director in the firm’s West Palm Beach, Florida office. HBKVG is an affiliate of HBK CPAs...

Valuation

IRS Denial of Certain Cannabis-Based Tax Deductions is Confirmed

In a United States Tax Court case1 decided November 29, 2018, the court reaffirmed the Internal Revenue Service’s disallowance of certain deductions...

Valuation

Top Five Mistakes People Make When Going Through a Divorce

We’ve all heard the saying that on their deathbeds, people never regret not having worked more. Nor is it likely that any dying wish would involve...

Valuation

HBK CPAs & Consultants Among Fastest-Growing Great Lakes Firms

HBK CPAs & Consultants (HBK) is one of the fastest growing CPA firms in the country according to the 2018 Inside Public Accounting (IPA) magazine poll...

Valuation

Taxation Related to Cannabis Industry is Complicated

During his campaign, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) made his intentions to fast track the expansion of New Jersey's medical marijuana program clear...

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