Leask John M Cpa

John M. Leask II CPA, LLC is a certified public accounting firm that specializes exclusively in business valuation and related consulting services. With a history that spans over three decades, the firm has been dedicated to providing exceptional services that cater to the unique needs of its clients. The firm is managed by John M. Leask II, CPA/ABV, CVA (Mac), who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in accounting, auditing, management, and business valuation.

Our Services

As a firm that specializes in business valuation and related consulting services, we offer a wide array of services that cater to the unique needs of our clients. Our services include:

• Business Valuation: We provide comprehensive business valuation services that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our valuation services are often needed for preparing estate and gift tax returns, succession planning, developing buy/sell agreements, purchasing a business, preparing to sell the business, resolving business disputes, allocation of assets in divorce, preparing prenuptial agreements, and planning charitable contributions. Our valuation reports include a thorough analysis of the subject business, an in-depth comparison to similar-sized businesses of the same type, and careful consideration of the three valuation approaches (Market Approach, Income Approach, and Asset Approach) to choose the appropriate method that best fits each valuation's specific purpose.
• Estate and Gift Tax Returns: We provide comprehensive estate and gift tax planning and return preparation services that are designed to minimize taxes and preserve wealth for future generations.
• Succession Planning: We provide comprehensive succession planning services that are designed to ensure a smooth transition of business ownership from one generation to the next.
• Buy/Sell Agreements: We provide comprehensive buy/sell agreement services that are designed to protect the interests of business owners in the event of death, disability, retirement, or termination of employment.
• Purchasing a Business: We provide comprehensive services that are designed to assist clients in purchasing a business, including business valuation services, due diligence, and negotiation services.
• Selling a Business: We provide comprehensive services that are designed to assist clients in selling a business, including business valuation services, marketing services, and negotiation services.
• Business Disputes: We provide comprehensive services that are designed to assist clients in resolving business disputes, including valuation services, negotiation services, and litigation support services.
• Divorce: We provide comprehensive services that are designed to assist clients in resolving divorce-related issues, including business valuation services, allocation of assets, and negotiation services.
• Prenuptial Agreements: We provide comprehensive prenuptial agreement services that are designed to protect the interests of clients in the event of divorce.
• Charitable Contributions: We provide comprehensive charitable contribution planning services that are designed to maximize the tax benefits of charitable contributions.
• General Business Planning: We provide comprehensive general business planning services that are designed to assist clients in achieving their business objectives.