LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Jim Cunningham, CPA

Jim.Cunningham@wakm.com

Jim Cunningham began work at Warren Averett in 1979, and has served as the Firm’s Chief Operating Officer since 1999. Jim has extensive experience with closely-held businesses in all areas of management consulting. He has consulted with companies to implement strategic business plans, assist with mergers and acquisitions, exit strategies and various shareholder matters, and to restructure debt and raise capital. Jim also has experience in litigation support services and compensation planning.

Professional experience includes:

  • Litigation assistance in business disputes
  • Shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, design and negotiation
  • Restructuring debt, financing and capital funding, negotiation and analysis
  • Troubled businesses, financial reporting and workout planning
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Employee compensation, deferred compensation
  • Mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of business interests; economics; negotiation; tax impact and strategies
  • Leasing transaction analysis and accounting
  • Tax planning and strategies for privately owned businesses and owners

Professional affiliations include:

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Professional Advisory Board – University of Alabama School of Accountancy
  • Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

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