As a manager, Ben’s responsibilities include the valuation of businesses, business interests, and intangible assets for purposes of financial reporting, transaction advisory, and tax planning and compliance. Additionally, Ben’s role includes the performance of various forensic accounting procedures, as agreed upon with clients. Ben’s prior experience includes performing assurance services for publicly traded companies within the aerospace and manufacturing industries, as well as large private companies and the gaming industry. He also has experience in testing and evaluating internal controls over financial reporting.
Canisius University, Master of Business Administration, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
Canisius University, Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance, Summa Cum Laude
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Ben is a fan of alternative music. In addition to attending many concerts, he is a guitarist who writes his own music and occasionally performs around town. He is an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and he takes an annual trip to Cleveland for a game with his dad. Ben is also a Sabres fan and attends the games regularly.
Brisbane Consulting Group, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lumsden & McCormick, LLP, Certified Public Accountants.
A professional valuation is essential for manufacturing business owners considering a sale, applying for financing, or conducting estate planning, as it provides a more accurate picture than simple industry formulas.
Under the market approach, the value of a business is derived from comparisons between the subject company and transactions involving similar businesses.
The line between permissible expert opinion and impermissible legal or factual conclusions can sometimes be blurry under the Federal Rules of Evidence.
