Michael A. Gould

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael A. Gould, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA, CFF

Director of Hunter Litigation and Valuation Services

 

 

VALUATION & LITIGATION SUPPORT EXPERTISE

Consult businesses and individuals in all aspects of valuations. Prepare appraisals for the purposes of strategic planning, litigation support, financing, tax reporting and financial accounting. 

Expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, sales of business, split-ups/spin-offs, succession planning, liquidation/reorganization, mediation/arbitration,  buy/sell agreements, estate and gift taxes, business interruption, dissenting shareholder actions, matrimonial, and partner disputes.  Has qualified as an expert witness on valuations, alimony and child support issues and other business disputes. 

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS  

Certified Public Accountant – New Jersey, New York
Accredited in Business Valuations (ABV) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) American Society of Appraisers 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
                      Past Member of Board of Trustees
                      Past Chairman of Professional Conduct Committee
                      Past President of Bergen County Chapter
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Institute of Business Appraisers
American Society of Appraisers 

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY     

Mr. Gould has more than 25 years of experience in the accounting industry. His diverse professional background includes both public and private accounting experiences.  Before joining Hunter Group, Mr. Gould was a member of Mintz Rosenfeld & Company LLC, the owner of his own accounting firm, and the CFO of a publishing company.  His knowledge of closely held and SEC companies allows him to offer clients a multifaceted perspective on accounting and management issues. 

SELECTED APPEARANCES/ PUBLICATIONS                     

News 12 New Jersey: 
                       
“Disaster Planning for your Business”
                   “Business Valuations”

Bloomberg News TV Small Business Show:
                   “Buying a Business”
                   “Small Business Consulting”
CNBC Power Lunch Program – Three Appearances:
                   Two on Business Valuations, One on Small Business Consulting                    Columnist for “Value Forum” in quarterly e-newsletter for New Jersey Society of CPA’s Valuation and Litigation Services Group
Crain’s New York Business – Quoted in “Succession Plans Spell Life After Death”                     Media 3 Publications – “The Art (and Science) Behind Business Valuations”

Mr. Gould has also taught numerous seminars on starting and running a small business and has been a speaker on business and tax issues for several professional groups

EDUCATION    

B.S., Accounting – Fairleigh Dickinson University

 

HUNTER OWNERS

Thomas J Cairoli, CPA
Tod A. Christianson,  CPA
Rosemary F. Ervin, CPA

Michael A. Gould, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA

Kevin J. Hansen, CPA
Elliott H. Koplitz, CPA
Leonard Manis, CPA
Robert A. Mathers, CPA
Thomas P. McNabola, CPA
Frank Pawlowski, CPA
Maria C. Plucinsky, CPA
Frank S. Purdy, CPA
Andrew N. Trivento, CPA