As a firm and as individuals, we constantly strive to elevate our
professional credentials through continuing education. As a result, our
firm enjoys an unusually high percentage of advanced credentials for a
firm of 22 people. All the following listed credentials require rigorous
preparation and testing above and beyond the requirements for the CPA.
The following table explains what the credentials mean and describes the
groups that issue these credentials.
CPA - Certified Public Accountant (Professional license regulated
by each state)
ABV - Accredited in Business Valuation (specialty credential issued
by the AICPA - the
American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants)
CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner (specialty credential issued by the
Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners)
CVA - Certified Valuation Analyst (specialty credential issued by
NACVA - the
National Association of Certified
Valuation Analysts)
AVA - Accredited Valuation Analyst (specialty credential issued
by
NACVA). The NACVA issues the CVA
only to CPAs; the AVA has the same qualification standards but is issued
to non CPA's who otherwise meet the credential standards
EA - Enrolled Agent
(credential issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury authorizing
practice before the IRS. This credential is not necessary for licensed
attorneys and CPA's)