Richard S. Wright, CPA

Professional Designations: Certified Public Accountant, California

Academic Degrees:
A.S., Fresno City College, Accounting
B.S., Golden Gate University
Masters of Valuation Science, Lindenwood University
Graduate, American Society of Appraisers, Business Valuation Course Curriculum

Employment:
Business Equity Appraisal Reports, Inc. (BEAR)
Chairman and co-founder – 1987 to Present
BEAR provides business valuation support services for closely held businesses and
provides research to a network of valuation experts throughout the United States.
Also has staff that is qualified to testify as an expect witness in the area of business
valuation and economic loss due to business issues
Wright, Kirby & Company, Certified Public Accountants
Founder and Managing Partner – 1977 to Present
The firm consists of CPA’s, accountants and analysts. They provide the following
services: tax planning and preparation for individuals, partnerships and
corporations, accounting services and, financial statement preparation for business
clients. They also serve as the interim CFO for Companies. This includes all
aspects of startup situations including financing, business structure and planning. In
addition, they also provide valuation and litigation services.
Ledger Systems, Inc.
Chairman and co-founder – 1984 to Present
Specializing in computer, consulting and installation. Has installed networks and
computer systems throughout the Bay Area.

Experience:
As a CPA, qualified in accounting and tax issues; in addition, work in areas of
forensic accounting in Federal Court and California Superior Court in matters
relating to the structuring and valuation of businesses, determination of income and
salaries, general accounting and, investigation of business opportunity on various
industries and salary structures pertaining to same; analyzed investment and
projections, analysis of investment trust and trust assets and testify as expert with
regard to all of the above. Act ive in these matters for past 20 years.

Professional Societies:
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Past Member, Tax and Litigation Education Advisory Committee
Past Member, 1991 Litigation Consulting Conference Planning Committee
Past Member, American Society of Appraisers
Past Member, Accounting and MAS Education Advisory Committee

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