Christopher G. Cothran
CPA, CVA
Director of Business Valuation Services

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Christopher G. Cothran is a Director with Templeton & Company and leads the Business Valuation Services Group. With nearly 10 years of business valuation experience, Christopher has completed a variety of financial advisory engagements for companies operating in several different industries. Specializing in the areas of transaction advisory services, litigation support, and the valuation of closely held businesses, Christopher serves clients with technical expertise and timely responsiveness.

Prior to joining Templeton & Company, Christopher was a Manager in the Valuation Services practice of a national consultation firm. He has also worked as a Financial Analyst in the business development group of a publicly traded automotive retailer and one of the country's largest national medical practices. Christopher started his career with Arthur Andersen's Valuation Services Group in Miami, Fla.

Areas of Focus

  • Valuation Discount Studies
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Due Diligence and Litigation Support
  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Goodwill Impairment Analysis
  • Non-Controlling Interests
  • Derivative Valuations
  • Stock Compensation
  • Cost Segregation

Industries Served

  • Information Technology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Real Estate Development
  • Financial Services
  • Citrus Production
  • Railroad
  • Entertainment
  • Automotive Retail
  • Wholesale Food Development
  • General Retail
  • Medical Practice
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Professionals Staffing
  • Retail Food and Beverage
  • Sports Entertainment
  • Telecommunications

Education

  • Clemson University, B.S.
  • Florida Atlantic University, M.A.C.

Professional and Civic Achievements

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Candidate Member, American Society of Appraisers
  • National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Valuation Analyst
  • Palm Beach County Farm Bureau Board of Directors