Christopher Denney, MPA, MST, CPA, CFF, CVA, ABV, CGMA, CXO/CFO, IFRS, CM&AA, CEPA

Financial Expert with Deep Technical Skills

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Christopher E. Denney 450 E. 96TH STREET, SUITE 500 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240 (317) 581-6350 [email protected] CURRICULUM VITAE OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES Managing Member, Silvermark CPAs & Advisors; Business Valuation Services; Litigation Support/Services; Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Services. EDUCATION/FACULTY University of Miami – Post Graduate Economic and Finance Studies 2023 DePauw University – Adjunct Profession of Economics 2016 Indiana University Master of Science – Taxation 2013 Master of Science – Professional Accountancy 2005 Ball State University Bachelor of Science – Accounting 1997 BUSINESS HISTORY Silvermark CPAs & Advisors – Managing Member September 2015 to present Chris has more than 25 years of experience. Prior to joining Silvermark, he represented three of the Big 4 accounting firms, some in leadership roles and a Fortune 500 Company as an officer. Some of his research has been nationally published, including a cover article for a past issue of a National Journal. Some past transactional experiences include but are not limited to: • Turnaround management and workout work for one of the largest distribution companies in the United States. • Tax Due Dilignence for Various Initial Public Offerings throughout the United States. • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT His development includes approximately 100 hours of qualified CPE on an annual basis, much of which includes teaching for the National Business Institute and Professional Business Writing. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (2001) (Registered Tax Preparer in the US and Canada) Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor (CM&AA) (2015) Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA) (2012) Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) (2007) Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) (2021) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (2023) Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) (2002) Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA) (2021) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tax, Forensic & Valuation Services Sections Member of Indiana CPA Society (Various years to present) Indiana CPA Society Leadership Cabinet Leadership Task Force (2010) Indiana CPA Society Leadership Cabinet (2008 to 2012) Institute of Management Accountants (2001 to 2011) (2013 to 2015), Vice President, Indianapolis Chapter (2008 to 2010) National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (2002 to present) Investment Company Institute – Tax Committee Member (2011 to 2012) Ball State University Accounting Department Executive Advisory Council (2008 to present) Turnaround Management Association (TMA) (2015 to present) Alliance of Mergers & Acquisitions Advisors (AM&AA) (2016 to present) PUBLICATIONS Cover Article, Journal of Taxation, August 2011 Article, The Value Examiner, May/June 2014 More than 65 Published Technical Journals for the National Business Institute (2015 to Present) RECOGNITION AND AWARDS Indiana CPA Society’s Emerging Leaders Award (2007) Junior Achievement, Indy’s Best and Brightest Finalist, Accounting (2008) SPEECHES AND TRAINING SEMINARS Over 65 Speaking Appearances for the National Business Institute Speaker-Legislative Updates in Tax for the Indianapolis Chapter of the IMA (Winter 2014 and 2015) Speaker-Legislative Updates in Tax for the Bloomington and Indianapolis Chapters of the IMA (Fall 2009) EYU Tax Experienced Hire Development Course, and Several Tax Technical Workshops (Summer 2007) VOLUNTEER Lead, Ernst & Young’s Community Outreach Program, Indianapolis Chapter (2003 – 2007) Construction Project Supervisor, Habitat for Humanity (2006) Volunteer Coordinator, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Joint Beautification Project (2007)