ROCHESTER, MN – Tim Ketchum, Certified Valuations Analyst, recently joined Hawkins Ash CPAs, as a Manager of Business Valuation and Transaction Advisory Services. From the Firm’s Rochester, MN, office, he builds and maintains strong client relationships, providing strategic advice, market insights, and transaction support throughout the M&A and business valuation process.
“I offer business valuation and consulting services to clients who want to measure, build, or extract value in their business,” said Tim Ketchum, CVA. “I collaborate closely with my clients, addressing their questions, offering advice on increasing their business worth, and representing them in negotiations.”
Lisa Cribben, CPA/ABC, ASA, CMA, Partner, leads the valuation and transaction advisory services group at Hawkins Ash CPAs and expressed that she is thrilled to welcome Tim to the team.
“I am excited to have Tim join our growing valuation and transaction advisory team! With offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, we needed someone who can provide the personal service to our clients in western Wisconsin and Minnesota when they are making those key decisions regarding their business succession planning,” she stated.
“With my 25 years of experience and the additional expertise of the expanding team, Hawkins Ash CPAs has a qualified team of experienced professionals to help clients understand all their transition options.”
Tim has substantial experience in mergers and acquisitions, having successfully managed numerous transactions ranging from $4 million to $85 million. His expertise helps clarify the true value of a business and determines what is best for the client and its employees.
Tim earned his master’s degree in economics from West Virginia University and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northern Michigan University. He is a member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
About Hawkins Ash CPAs
Hawkins Ash CPAs, an Inside Public Accounting Top 200 Firm, provides certified public accounting services to privately held businesses, governmental organizations, nonprofit entities, housing authorities, and credit unions and expert tax and financial services to high-net-worth individuals, estates and trusts. The Firm currently has Wisconsin offices in Green Bay, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Marshfield, Medford, Mequon, and Neenah, and Minnesota offices in Rochester, St. Charles and Winona. The Firm was founded in 1956. To learn more about Hawkins Ash CPAs, visit www.hawkinsash.cpa.