Hafen Buckner Everett & Graff, PC

 

George joined the firm in 1984 becoming a shareholder in 1991. He has extensive experience in business and individual tax planning and preparation, small business accounting and consulting but over the last fifteen years has focused his expertise in the areas of forensic accounting, litigation support, and valuations of closely held businesses.

George earned the special designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) in 1994 from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts then went on to become certified in business valuation (ABV) and financial forensics (CFF) with the American Institude of Certified Public Accountants. George has experience in valuing businesses and performing forensic accounting and litigation support for many purposes including the  purchase or sale of business, franchise evaluations, estate and gift taxes, buy/sell agreements, succession planning and divorce.

He has experience in valuing businesses in a broad spectrum of industries that includes Mineral extraction & Manufacturing, Auto Dealerships, Tire Stores, Auto Service, Construction, Food Service, Funeral Directors, Retail, Transportation, Health Care to name only a few.

George is also certified to perform appraisals of all types of machinery and equipment. He holds the designation of Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) which he earned from the NEBB Institute.

         
    SPECIAL COMPETENCE:
Litigation Support
Forensic Accounting
Tax Research Planning
Tax Planning
Business Consulting
Financing Assistance
Machinery Appraisal
Equipment Appraisal

EDUCATION:
Southern Utah University 1984
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Minor in Business Administration

  PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Utah, 1988
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), NACVA, 1994
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), AICPA, 2006
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), AICPA, 2008
Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA), NEBBI, 2008
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1987
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, 1994
CVA Examination Grading Committee, 2004–Present
Utah Association of CPAs Business Valuation Committee, 2000–2001
Past President, Color Country Chapter UACPA
Southern Utah Estate Planning Council, 2005–Present
Board of Director, The Learning Center for Families, 2008–Present
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