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Chad M. Flanagan, CPA, ABV

Partner

Chad M. Flanagan

It's very rewarding for me to work with clients and assist them with the complex progression of their most important asset-their business. We have a great team at Eide Bailly, and we strive to help our clients successfully advance through the various business steps, making sure their goals are met.

OVERVIEW

Chad specializes in valuing intangible assets, including technology, patents and contractual agreements, as well as countless business valuation services for estate and gift tax purposes, litigation, and purchasing and selling businesses. To share his expertise, Chad has presented for the Business Law Institute in Minnesota, Enterprise Minnesota, Red River Estate Planning Council and various other organizations.

When working with Chad, clients can expect an advisor that will help them through various stages of their business. Not only does he play an integral part in the early stages to understand value and proper capitalization, he stands by businesses as they mature, increasing value and developing strategies for growth and risk management.

When he's not working, Chad utilizes his business and accounting background to help nonprofit organizations, such as churches, schools and hockey organizations. In his free time, Chad enjoys a pickup game of basketball or a relaxing round of golf on a summer day.

QUALIFICATIONS

Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Institute of Business Appraisers
  • Red River Valley Estate Planning Council
  • Healthcare Financial Management Association

Designations/Licensures

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Accredited in Business Valuation

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration – University of North Dakota, Fargo

KNOWLEDGE

Client Work

  • Performs financial projections and forecasts and strategic planning for a variety of clients, including professional service companies, manufacturers, distribution companies, equipment dealers and health care providers.
  • Work with clients to facilitate a succession plan to family, employees or third parties.
  • Prepares financial models for strategic growth.

Authored Materials

    Article

  • Exit Strategy: Transitioning Your Business to a New Owner

    While each business owner chases success in his or her own unique way, there are some things nearly all owners have in common. Hard work, determination, a vision of what could be, and the will to make it happen—these are the stock and trade of …

    • Article

  • Fair Value for Investments – A Big Deal or Not?

    GASB Statement No. 72 redefines the term “fair value” and the term “investments.” It also includes additional disclosure, which may be lengthy or not.

    • Article

  • Buy/Sell Considerations

    For many clients, the investment in their business is the most significant financial asset they own. Our goal as trusted advisors is to help them increase the value of that asset and realize that value upon exit of the business.

    • Article

  • Who Doesn't Love a Discount?

    When valuing a minority interest in a business (an ownership interest of 50% or less), it’s typical of buyers in the marketplace or a valuation analyst to apply minority discounts, which are more technically known as a discount for lack of control (DLOC) …

    • Article

  • The Importance of Valuation

    Do you know how valuable your company is? No, we’re not talking about how much you think it’s worth. We’re talking about an independent appraisal of the worth of your company and how much it would potentially sell for. Welcome to the world of business …

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COMMUNITY

Community Involvement

  • American Heart Association
  • Nativity Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, Past President
  • St. Anne & Joachim Finance Council
  • Fargo Angels Hockey organization