Valuation issues are becoming increasingly complex and central to financial reporting for many organizations. Mastering these valuation challenges requires multi-disciplined expertise in finance, accounting, and economics; an in-depth understanding of the evolving financial markets; and skill in using and managing complicated valuation metrics. Our staff, at Axiom Valuation Solutions, meet those requirements. Not only have we have undertaken extensive research in finance and have published recurrently in peer-reviewed journals, but, the work of Axiom Valuation is grounded in real-world valuation experience. Collectively, the staff at Axiom Valuation has accumulated many years of effective interaction with auditors of the Big 4, and with valuation specialists of other firms. This combination enables Axiom Valuation to deliver an unparalleled level of service to clients.
Stan is the chief valuation officer for the company, and has overall responsibility for the company’s signed valuation reports and for the company’s valuation analysis systems. He directly manages the company’s valuations for financial reporting and fair value projects.
Stan has consulting and academic experience in the valuation of privately held and publicly traded firms, along with extensive real world experience. He is an expert in the valuation of complex financial securities, including thinly traded equity and fixed income instruments, and public and privately held businesses. He helped to draft FAS 157 (now Topic 820), the fair value standard, as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Valuation Resources Group, an external advisory committee on valuation issues.
Stan received a B.A. in Economics from the City University of New York, Hunter College, a M.A. in Economics from the New School for Social Research, and a Ph.D. in Economics from New York University.
Roger is a business valuation expert with over 15 years of experience working with small and mid-size companies across all industries. Roger helps clients understand not only how much a business is worth, but also why and how they can improve the value. He is the company’s principal analyst in most certified business valuations and for the Value Estimate Service. Roger has directed over 2,500 valuation assignments over the last several years, covering a wide array of industries and geographical markets . The companies valued have ranged from firms with under $1 million in sales to firms with over $1 billion in sales. Roger serves as a valuation mediator where the parties agree to working with one valuation expert. Roger also has overall responsibility for Axiom Valuation operations. He manages the company’s finances, marketing, human resources, and technology infrastructure.
Roger is a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser through the National Equipment and Business Builders Institute, www.nebbi.org, and is a member of the Society of Business Analysts. Roger received a B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude, from Claremont McKenna College. He successfully completed the first year of Harvard Law School, before deciding to focus on economic and financial analysis. He attended the McGraw-Hill Management School program taught by Harvard Business School professors. He also attended the Global Marketing Executive Education program of the Kellogg School (Northwestern University).
John M. Byrne is a Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years experience. He has practiced with local and regional CPA firms where he provided business valuation services required for M&A transactions, financial reporting, income tax compliance, litigation, bankruptcy, and shareholder disputes. John has also participated in numerous due diligence and transaction advisory services providing expertise in strategic value and quality of earnings. Prior to joining Axiom, John was with a national healthcare company serving as the subject matter expert on fair value related to business combinations and related intangible asset valuations. John’s experience includes assignments involving intangible asset valuation and purchase price allocation, goodwill impairment analysis, convertible debt and other complex financial instruments. In addition to his valuation background, John has planned, supervised, and performed audits for both SEC and privately owned companies operating in various industries including software and technology, manufacturing and distribution, construction, lodging and hospitality, multi-family housing, and professional service firms. John’s unique blend of accounting and financial reporting, combined with his understanding of valuation theory and application, provides an integrated approach to delivering value to clients.
John received a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, and a master’s degree in accounting and Financial Information Systems from Cleveland State University. John has served as a seminar leader for various state and local bar associations’ continuing legal education programs, lecturing on various business appraisal topics and exit planning strategies. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Society of Appraisers. John received the Accredited in Business Valuation designation (ABV) awarded by the AICPA in 1998. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities including biking and tennis.
Vusani is the company’s valuation and financial modelling expert in South Africa. He specialises in the valuation of small to large private companies operating in various industries. His previous advisory experience includes strategy development, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, valuations, financial modelling, due diligence reviews as well as financial and treasury management.
Vusani is a Chartered Certified Accountant, a Chartered Management Accountant and an ICAEW-Chartered Accountant. He holds an ACCA Public Practicing Certificate and has over 18 years of experience in financial management and financial reporting.
Vusani is a fellow member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He is a also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. In addition, he also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Financial Management Sciences from the University of Pretoria, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance degree from the University of Manchester as well as a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance degree from the University of Leicester.
