HOFFMAN CLARK HIGHLIGHTS ST. LOUIS AREA BUSINESS BANKRUPTCY TRENDS

Highlights from Hoffman Clark's St. Louis Area Business Bankruptcy Trends Report for the third quarter of 2009 are available here.

December 2009

hoffman Clark - SpearTip

Hoffman Clark LLC and SpearTip Technologies, Inc. combine expertise in order to provide forensic accounting and digital forensic services to search volumes of business records and investigate transactions through various financial systems in order to accurately reconstruct and trace transactions. Forensic accounting combined with forensic computing can identify critical evidentiary data and information that may exist in e-mails, current and deleted data files residing on hard drives and backup tapes, as well as in hidden information sources in spreadsheets and word processing files. The combined expertise of Hoffman Clark and SpearTip provides the capability to access, recover, secure and evaluate digital data to support the resolution of claims and disputes.

hoffman Clark llc is expanding and relocating its offices to fifth third center in Clayton

Hoffman Clark LLC is expanding and relocating its offices to the Fifth Third Center located in the Clayton business district. Located at the highest point in Clayton, Fifth Third Center is conveniently situated in the heart of Clayton within easy walking distance to many area businesses, hotels, and restaurants with convenient access from I-170, I-64 (Highway 40), I-70, Lambert St. Louis International Airport, and all of metropolitan St. Louis. Hoffman Clark LLC is an integrated certified public accounting firm specializing in accounting, economic and financial analyses and consulting services related to strategy, forensic accounting, insurance and valuation. Hoffman Clark's new offices are located on the 8th Floor of the Fifth Third Center, 8000 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63105. Telephone: 314-863-8777 and Fax: 314-863-8774.

Mark Hoffman Appointed Co-Chair of The Licensing Executives Society St. Louis Chapter

Mark E. Hoffman, MBA, CPA, CMA, CVA, CFE, ABV, a Member of Hoffman Clark LLC, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Licensing Executives Society, St. Louis Chapter. The Licensing Executives Society (USA and Canada) is a professional society with more than 6,000 members engaged in the development, use, transfer, marketing, and management of intellectual property. The LES membership includes a wide range of professionals, including business executives, lawyers, licensing consultants, engineers, academicians, scientists and government officials. The Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. is a member society of the Licensing Executives Society International, Inc., with a worldwide membership of over 12,000 members in 30 national societies, representing over 80 countries.

Mark Hoffman Appointed Adjunct Professor at Washington University

Mark E. Hoffman, a Member of Hoffman Clark LLC, has been appointed Adjunct Professor at Washington University School of Law. Mr. Hoffman is teaching Management and Evaluation of Intellectual Property Assets covering IP decisions over the entire life cycle of a patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and license. Washington University School of Law is ranked among the finest law schools in the country and is part of a world-renowned University that distinguishes itself by its devotion to the total professional and personal development of its students. Hoffman Clark LLC is an integrated certified public accounting firm specializing in accounting, economic and financial analyses and consulting services related to strategy, forensic accounting, insurance and valuation.

RYAN Clark awarded certified VALUATION ANALYST (CVA) DESIGNATION

Ryan J. Clark, MBA, CPA, CVA has been awarded the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. The National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) membership of approximately 6,000 professionals is comprised of CPAs and other valuation and consulting professionals serving the legal and business communities. NACVA's members are some of the most intelligent, dynamic, and innovative people in the professional financial/accounting community. NACVA’s members are an elite group of people that have demonstrated advanced knowledge, talents, and capabilities. NACVA is a substantial group of professionals - all with unique expertise, who, by and large, are the most qualified group in the country to serve the needs of the users of valuation, litigation and fraud deterrence services. NACVA’s members are all very well educated; most are experienced in accounting, tax, and financial analysis; and all certified members are required to obtain at least 36 hours of Continuing Professional Education in these disciplines of focus every three years. The integrity of the Association is furthered by NACVA’s rigorous certification programs which require a complete understanding of the process. NACVA's valuation, litigation and fraud certification programs are the country’s most objective for specialists in these areas because they emphasize a solid and broad base of knowledge from which a professional can build. Hoffman Clark provides objective business and intellectual property valuation expert services.

Mark Hoffman ADDS ABV Credential

Mark E. Hoffman, MBA, CPA, CMA, CVA, CFE, ABV, a Member of Hoffman Clark LLC, has been awarded the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) designation by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential holders differentiate themselves by going beyond the core service of reaching a conclusion of value and creating value for clients through the strategic application of valuation analysis. The ABV credential is granted exclusively to Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) with considerable experience in business valuation who wish to demonstrate this knowledge, skill, and experience by earning the credential. Hoffman Clark provides independent business and intellectual property valuation expert services.

Ryan Clark appointed to la clinica board of directors

Ryan J. Clark, MBA, CPA has been appointed to the Board of Directors of La Clinica. is a multicultural proficient healthcare center for the underprivileged.

Ryan Clark appointed to budget and finance committee

Ryan J. Clark, MBA, CPA was recently appointed to the national Budget and Finance Committee of the Construction Financial Management Association. The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is a national organization dedicated to the specific needs of construction financial professionals and service providers in areas ranging from job cost control and the contract lifecycle to risk management and surety relationships.

Ryan Clark Instructor On Tax Implications of Licensing Intellectual Property

Ryan J. Clark, MBA, CPA was recently an instructor on the Tax Implications of Licensing Intellectual Property at Washington University's School of Law, Spring 2004, Business Licensing Course.

Mark Hoffman Teaches IP Valuation at Washington University

Mark E. Hoffman, a Member of Hoffman Clark LLC, was a guest expert lecturer at Washington University for a Spring 2004 course entitled Management and Evaluation of Intellectual Property Assets. Mr. Hoffman taught classes on the topics: intellectual property valuation, determining licensing royalty rates, patent and trademarks valuation, and calculating patent infringement damages. These classes are part of Washington University's School of Law program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law. Mr. Hoffman has previously taught classes covering intellectual property valuation and the tax implications of licensing intellectual property for the Business Licensing Course at Washington University. Hoffman Clark provides objective business and intellectual property valuation expert services.

Bryan Shaw is featured speaker on Construction Management and ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE

Bryan P. Shaw, CPA was recently a featured speaker at the Construction Industry Technician (CIT) certification class sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). Mr. Shaw addressed the CIT certification class on October 22, 2003, at the SPK offices in Maryland Heights, Missouri. His discussions included how companies can utilize specialized accounting knowledge and skills in expanded roles, such as: outsourced Chief Financial Officer and Controller functions, project monitoring, revenue stream investigations, cost studies and employee performance analysis, as well as through traditional services. Mr. Shaw holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with majors in Accounting and Management Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree in Finance, from the University of Missouri – St. Louis (Honors Program).

Patent and Trademark Royalty Rate Review by Mark Hoffman

Mark E. Hoffman, a Member of Hoffman Clark LLC, presented a Patent and Trademark Royalty Rate Review for the Patent, Trademark & Copyright Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) at their downtown headquarters on June 10, 2003. The program addressed:

• Factors influencing licensing royalty rates

• Guidelines for setting royalty rates

• Royalty payment structuring

• Sources for royalty rate data and information

• An overview of royalty rate derivation techniques

• Royalty rates for technology and brands

Mr. Hoffman holds a Master of Business Administration ( Mr. Hoffman is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Management Accountants, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Association of University Technology Managers, and the Licensing Executives Society.

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