When you choose a CPA/ABV, you are not only getting an accredited professional, you are getting a valuator with proven experience who has passed some of the most rigorous accreditation requirements in the business valuation discipline. Additionally, the integrity and objectivity of a CPA lend legitimacy to your presentation. As members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, we have a proven track record of sound judgment as well as a commitment to uphold the highest professional standards.

In litigation, you don't want surprises. That's why you'll appreciate getting the whole truth from a CPA/ABV. You'll get all the information and analysis that you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. With a CPA/ABV, you'll have access to a unique professional with a combination of broad business knowledge and a technical skill set that you just can't get elsewhere.

The following are specific strengths of a CPA/ABV:

• Advanced training and broad knowledge of finance, business, taxation, management and economics,
• Rigorous CPA and ABV accreditation requirements set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
• Proven experience and competence in the complexities of business valuation,
• Skill in selecting the most appropriate valuation methodology,
• Objectivity and integrity in every valuation,
• Experience in providing expert witness testimony.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners awards the CFE designation only to select professionals who meet a stringent set of criteria, including strict character, experience, and education requirements. In today's era of specialization, Certified Fraud Examiners are widely recognized as experts in the anti-fraud field. Certified Fraud Examiners have the expertise to resolve allegations of fraud from inception to disposition, gather evidence, take statements, write reports, testify to findings, and assist in the prevention and detection of fraud. Mr. Duree's accreditation as a CFE is an acknowledgment of his character, experience, qualifications and professionalism.

The American Board of Forensic Accounting is a division of the American College of Forensic Examiners, a multidisciplinary scientific and professional society, which actively promotes the dissemination of forensic information. The term "Forensic Accountant" refers to a Certified Public Accountant who performs an orderly analysis, investigation, inquiry, test, inspection, or examination in an attempt to obtain the truth and from which to make an expert opinion. Forensic accounting and litigation support can be broadly defined as services CPA's provide in legal matters. The American Board of Forensic Accounting believes that CPA's acting as Forensic Accountants do not "win" or "lose" cases. They seek only the truth and conduct evaluations, examinations, and inquiries, and report the true results of their findings in an unbiased and objective manner.

Diplomate status recognizes excellence and achievement from knowledge, skill, education, training and experience. Mr. Barton's Diplomate status attests to the fact that an established association and the world's largest forensic organization of peers has examined and accepted his credentials.