Darren R. Graff, CPA, CVA

Forensic Certified Public Accountant

Darren Graff specializes in performing business valuations for companies (public and private) for acquisition, divestiture or buyout purposes, buy/sell agreements, estate and gift tax planning, management planning purposes, testing for impairment under SFAS No. 142. Additionally, he is experienced in performing business valuations for divorce and partnership disputes, enhanced earnings capacity valuations, lost wages, and assisting attorneys in litigation, arbitration or mediation.

Darren has significant experience in providing due diligence support and/or due diligence procedures for clients while working in the divestiture and acquisition arena. He also has experience in providing litigation support services for a variety of situations including employee embezzlements, partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes and insurance claims.

Education:

• Niagara University - Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude (1992)

Work Experience:

• Ellis Group, Inc. - President (2005 - Present)
• Phoenix Consulting Group - President (2001 - Present)
• Tronconi Segarra & Associates (formerly D'Alba & Donovan CPAs) - Senior Manager (1997 - 2001)
• Price Waterhouse, LLP - Audit Manager (1992 - 1997)

Professional Licenses & Organizations:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - New York State
• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
• Member - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Member - New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
• Member - National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
• Member - Institute of Business Appraisers

Teaching Experience :

• Conducted several seminars on “Valuation – Overview of Techniques and Applications”, including for the NYSSCPA CPE Symposium, for various Commercial Lending Groups, and for various Law Firms.
• Currently on the Standards Committee and Exam Grading Committee of NACVA