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When accounting, tax or business management issues are involved in litigation, it is imperative that these issues be presented clearly, persuasively and accurately. At Stockman Kast Ryan + Co., we work closely with attorneys to provide consultation and advice regarding the financial and accounting/auditing issues surrounding the case.
Valuations lie at the center of most corporate transactions – from mergers and acquisitions, stock repurchases, and estate and gift tax planning. As the complexity of these transactions increase, the need for a multi-dimensional valuation professional is critical in assisting with the determination of your business's value. We strive to provide our clients with precise valuation assistance that gives them the essential information they need to make the right decisions, right away.
Litigation Support and Business Valuation services include:
- Forensic Accounting services, including fraud investigation
- Commercial litigation
- Quantification of damages
- Construction claims
- Expert witness testimony
- Matrimonial disputes
- Franchise Disputes
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Estate and Gift Tax Planning
- Buy/sell agreements
- Purchase and/or the sale of a business
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Estate settlements
Meet Dave Kast, CPA, CVA
Experience: Dave has over 30 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, which includes performing, planning and supervising audits of numerous companies in virtually all segments of the Colorado Springs and southern Colorado economy. He has worked for clients with revenues ranging from none to in excess of $100 million.
His experience in valuation encompasses multiple industries and situations, such as estate and gift tax, buy/sell transitions and matrimonial dispute. Dave has testified in a variety of situations involving lost profits and accounting and auditing issues.
Education: B.S.B.A., Colorado State University.
Professional and Civic Activities: Dave is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA), an accredited Certified Valuation Analyst since 1998, and a member of the AICPA Forensic and Litigation Services committee. He was previously a member of the CSCPA Small Business, Real Estate and Not-For-Profit committees. He is also a member and past president of The Palmer Land Trust (1986-1992, 2000-present) and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Garden of the Gods Foundation. Dave is a member of the Board of Directors and treasurer of ComCor, Inc. He was appointed in 1999 by the Governor to the Board of the Colorado Education and Cultural Facilities Authority (a State of Colorado conduit debt issuer). Dave is also involved with many local community organizations, including Pikes Peak Council Boy Scouts of America, Community Partnership for Child Development (Head Start), Pikes Peak United Way, Pikes Peak Mental Health Center and the Pikes Peak Foundation for Mental Health.
"For many years, we have been providing top-notch expertise and knowledge to clients’ personalized valuation needs." – Dave Kast
Meet Steve Hochstetter, CPA, CVA
Experience: Steve has over 23 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, with significant experience serving small and emerging businesses, not-for-profit organizations, colleges, universities and mortgage bankers.
Education: B.S.B.A., University of South Dakota.
Professional and Civic Activities: Steve is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants and an accredited Certified Valuation Analyst since 2000. He is a member and past treasurer of the Pikes Peak Urban League and past president of the Colorado Springs Kiwanis Foundation.
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