Fielstein of MWE earns accredited senior appraiser designation

Howard Fielstein, CPA/ABV, CFE, CIRA, CTP, CVA, CBA, chairman of the litigation consulting practice group and partner at Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP, a leading CPA and business advisory firm with offices in Garden City, Long Island and Manhattan, has added another professional designation to his long list of credentials. Fielstein recently was awarded the accredited senior appraiser (ASA) designation awarded by the American Society of Appraisers. The ASA accreditation signifies a professional's high level of valuation expertise, market knowledge, expertise and a solid reputation. To qualify for the designation, an individual must have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent appraisal experience, among other criteria. In addition, Fielstein has successfully completed the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for U.S. Trustees' background investigation for appointment as a Chapter 11 examiner. At MWE, Fielstein specializes in forensic accounting, business and intangible asset valuations and damage claims associated with white-collar crime, business disputes, business interruption claims, intellectual property suits, torts, matrimonial actions and business bankruptcies and insolvencies. He has an extensive financial background and has developed considerable expertise in highly complex and technical accounting and auditing issues. Among the areas in which his valuation expertise is currently in high demand is the valuation of private equity investments. Further evidence of his professional expertise and leadership is his role as former chairman of the Litigation Services Committee of CPA Associates International, an association of independent CPA and chartered accounting firms that provide clients with professional accounting, auditing, tax and a variety of consulting services. The organization's exclusive network includes 144 members in 59 countries throughout the world. Fielstein is a frequent lecturer, published author and media source on various corporate insolvency issues, litigation and valuation related topics.