James M. Kazmier

ABV, ASA, Director – Valuation Advisory Services – CohnReznick Advisory LLC

 With more than 25 years of experience, James (Jim) M. Kazmier provides business valuations, mergers and acquisitions, litigation support, and financial consulting services to clients across the United States.

Experience and credentials

Certified Public Accountant 
Performs valuations of business entities, business interests, various debt and equity securities, intangible assets, and intellectual property
Focuses on valuation and litigation services for privately owned companies and consulting services to the owners of those businesses
Extensive experience providing financial consulting and valuation services to attorneys, their clients, and professional advisors
Performs valuations for income tax, gift and estate tax, employee stock ownership plans, shareholder disputes, and other litigation matters
Industry experience includes manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, construction, financial services, and professional services
Earned professional designations of Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and Accredited in Business Valuations (ABV)

Education

B.S., Accounting and Finance – Northern Illinois University

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Society of Appraisers
Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors
ESOP Association
Illinois CPA Society
National Center for Employee Ownership
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