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R. Thomas Burda

RT is an attorney and Certified Public Accountant with over twenty five years of experience leading businesses and individuals through a broad range of financial issues. With nine years of experience in a "Big 8" public accounting firm, four years of experience practicing law, six years of experience with a major multinational public corporation and more than ten years of experience as the senior executive officer of a privately held company he has developed a wealth of experience in both the public and private sector. In addition, with a Masters of Laws degree in taxation, RT has the specialized training and experience to help you deal with almost any taxation issue. RT has helped advise both public and private companies on financial, taxation, accounting and legal issues in the following representative industries: technology, manufacturing, research & development, medical, international, retail, restaurants, and insurance including a broad range of issues generally faced by closely held companies.

RT's specialty is in thinking "outside the box" to conceive and structure solutions to business issues. His representative accomplishments include: leading the growth of a closely held company from five locations in five cities to thirteen locations in nine cities while implementing stronger financial controls, enhanced cash control, and multiple company financial reporting; structuring the reorganization of a multi-billion dollar restaurant company which produced $21,700,000 in after-tax earnings for financial reporting purposes (spread over two years); leading the negotiations in a $52,000,000 acquisition of a closely held company which included retirement planning for the owner of the target company on how to structure his retirement from the business while locking in business value; representing the owner of a closely held company in the sale of his business to a multinational corporation; planning and financial evaluation of a $450,000,000 acquisition of an international business; negotiating with banks and financial institutions for additional capital to more than double the size of an existing business; successfully representing many owners of closely held companies in taxation audits; and evaluating the expansion of a bakery business to better serve customers across the U.S.

One of the first things RT will do for your business is take off his shoes and begin walking in your shoes. He will share your passion for your business and contribute by bringing you the unique combination of legal, tax and accounting knowledge necessary to put your financial results in the best possible light. He can help you focus on the details of the immediate issues facing you with a broad understanding of what today's business climate requires. All of this can help you focus on successfully moving toward the future.

RT graduated first in his class from the University of Dayton with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in both accounting and finance. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1978. Next, he graduated from The Ohio State University with a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in business and has been an attorney since 1981. Finally, he graduated first in his class from Capital University and holds a Masters of Law Degree in Taxation. He has taught tax law in the graduate program of Capital University, taught numerous tax and accounting courses for the Columbus Bar Association and the Ohio Society of CPA's, taught tax schools for major public accounting firms, and been a featured speaker in numerous other legal and accounting programs. His publications include articles ranging from retirement and estate planning matters for closely held businesses to articles on advanced international taxation.

RT's hobbies include being an IFR rated pilot, scuba diving, fine wine and food, motorcycles, performance automobiles, and traveling.

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