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and insolvency. In the past five years, we have participated as an expert or consultant in more than 100 legal actions, have testified over 50 times in court or in deposition, and have been engaged by dozens of law firms. We employ leading industry-prov en and accepted forensic, statistical and database software, along with professionals trained in the use of each to provide our litigation clients the edge they need to have the very best chance at a positive resolu tion. We can forensically analyze all platforms of digital evidence. We have been involved in the successful reso lution of cases involving the analysis of billions of records and hundreds of thousands of documents. Business Valuation. Our valuation services support general business planning; determining income, es tate and gift taxes; establishing the value of employer securities held by employee stock-ownership plans; completing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; and resolving litigation. Our industry experience includes manufacturing, retailing, agribusiness, construction, insurance, distribution, utilities, computer software, trucking, automobile and restaurant franchises, and services such as advertising, law, medicine, architecture and printing. Business Consulting. As accountants and consultants, Meara Welch Browne has experience dealing with a wide range of business needs at all levels, from broad, strategic planning to imple menting management directives. That’s why our clients look to us for general

business advice as well as technical as sistance. Among our advisory services are strategic planning, market/industry analysis and forecasts, loan-procure ment assistance, business succession planning, cash flow forecasting, anal ysis of limited partnerships and other investment vehicles, evaluation of lease-purchase decisions and organiza tional planning and structure. Forensic Investigation. Meara Welch Browne employs Certified Public Accountants, Certified Fraud Examin ers, Certified Information Technology Professionals, and CPAs Certified in Fi nancial Forensics and the latest digital forensic software. Our team provides analysis in accounting, information technology and digital forensics that rises to the level of evidentiary require ments in criminal and civil litigations. Mergers and Acquisitions. Meara Welch Browne has consulted on both the buy er and/or seller side in dozens of corpo rate acquisitions, sales, and combina tions. As private equity has become the primary driver in many industries, our firm has been engaged to conduct due diligence, quality of earnings assess ments, closing audits and allocations of the purchase price in accordance with GAAP as well as providing services to assist integrating systems and process es of the acquired business. At Meara Welch Browne, our com mitment to excellence is unwavering. With a legacy of integrity and forward- thinking approach, we can assist you in navigating the complexities so you can focus on what matters most—your success. l

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n Evaluation and design of ac counting and control systems, in cluding cost and productivity studies, product pricing, budget preparation and due diligence reviews of acquisi tion candidates n Special investigations including fraud examinations Our accounting and auditing expe rience encompasses most segments of the business community, from sole proprietorships to large corporate groups. Our clients have operated in a wide variety of industries: manufactur ing, retail, wholesale, agribusiness, real estate, professional services, construc tion, financial services, and not-for-prof it organizations among them.

Litigation Support and Resolution. Meara Welch Browne has been engaged by the U.S. government, state attorneys general, judges, attorneys and litigants to assist

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in legal matters in federal, state and county courts in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Arkansas, Minnesota, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, California, New York and Pennsylva nia. We have consulted and testified on a variety of issues, including busi ness valuation, economic damages, fraudulent financial reporting, collu sion and anti-trust matters, employee defalcation, accounting malpractice, business capitalization, lender liability,

Meara Welch Browne congratulates Ingram’s Magazine on reaching this incredible 50 year milestone!

Thanks for being the premier source for business, industry, and economic development news in our region for half a century! Through booms and busts, Ingram’s has been the trusted voice keeping executives, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders informed.

Ingram’s has been a steadfast partner to the companies and organizations driving our region forward. It serves as a platform to spotlight success stories, opportunities, and the incredible innovation happening in our backyard. Thank you for your dedication to excellence in journalism. Here’s to the next 50 years of Ingram’s Magazine!

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