Kevin Janke, CPA, ABV
Valuation, Forensic and Litigation Services Partner
Kevin Janke has spent approximately 30 years assisting clients to acquire a business or to sell their closely held businesses. His time is spent exclusively doing business sell-side brokerage, buy-side brokerage, valuation, and related engagements. Kevin is highly sought after for his easy-going demeanor and technical skills.
Kevin has assisted in the successful sale of a wide range of clients in an array of industries including financial institutions, manufacturing, distribution, and automobile and truck dealerships.
Specializations
- Merger and acquisition assistance
- Sell-side business brokerage
- Buy-side brokerage
- Business valuations
Past experience
- Worked exclusively in the corporate finance and valuation field since 1993
- Prior to 1993, performed financial audits, corporate tax returns and other traditional accounting work
Professional memberships and activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) - Member
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant
- Accredited in Business Valuation
- Accredited Senior Appraiser
- Licensed real estate broker in Wisconsin
- Series 79 Securities License (Limited Representative - Investment Banker)
- Series 63 Securities License (Uniform Securities agent)
- Qualified as an Expert Witness
Areas of Focus
- Merger and acquisition assistance
- Business valuations
- Transition planning
- Buy/sell agreements
- Divorce
Industries
Dealerships Construction and Real Estate Financial Institutions Healthcare Manufacturing Nonprofits GovernmentsEducation
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse- Bachelor of science degree in accounting
Recent Insights
Articles
Financial institutions, do you have a buy sell plan?
Oct 28, 2020
The new leasing accounting standard (ASC 842) and how it may affect your valuation
Oct 21, 2020
Podcast: Mergers and acquisitions – What do boards and management need to know today
Aug 18, 2020
Starting the conversation: 6 succession planning tips for dealership owners
Nov 14, 2019
How Revenue Recognition Could Impact Your Business Valuation
Feb 04, 2019
Six Trends in Dealership Valuation
Jan 06, 2019
Multiples, Valuations and the Market
Apr 24, 2018
Facts and Circumstances
Apr 25, 2017
Webinars
Community Banking Forum Webinar #2: What is your M&A strategy (or not)?
Oct 14, 2020