Michelle Hutson
CPA/ABV, ASA
Manager
BUSINESS VALUATION
Michelle performs business valuations for privately held companies across a wide range of industries and company sizes. She delivers valuation services for ESOPs, estate and gift tax planning, shareholder transactions, and other ownership-related matters. Michelle joined BCC Advisers in 2017 and manages valuation engagements from inception to final delivery, working closely with CPAs, attorneys, trustees, and company management to ensure well-supported, defensible valuation conclusions. Her experience includes valuations of both operating entities and holding companies, supported by comprehensive industry, economic, and company analysis.
Michelle enjoys traveling, being active outdoors, completing home improvement projects, and volunteering with local non-profits.
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Business valuation
ESOPs
Estate taxation
Transfers/gifting
Shareholder transactions
Corporate planning
Mergers & acquisitions
Buy/sell agreements
SBA 7(a) loans
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American Society of Appraisers – Past President, Vice President, Treasurer of the Iowa-Nebraska Chapter
American Institute of CPAs - Member
Iowa Society of CPAs – Month of Service Committee Chair
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Class of 2021-2022
Lead DSM – Board Member, Treasurer, Development Committee Member
Al Exito – Board Member, Treasurer
United Way – Affinity Group Member
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B.A. in Accounting and Finance, University of Northern Iowa
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Iowa
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), American Institute of CPAs
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), American Society of Appraisers
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute (2016 - 2021)
National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) “30 Under 30” recipient