Tom A. McFerson, CPA, ABV

1997 – present :: Gatto McFerson, Certified Public Accountants, Santa Monica, California, Founding Partner

2009 – 2010 :: LTGK, Inc., CFO

2004 – 2008 :: Core Management Inc., CFO

1992 – 1997 :: Gatto & Klezek, Certified Public Accountants in Santa Monica, California, Senior Manager

1990 – 1992 :: Quigley, Gatto, Levinson & Miron, Certified Public Accountants in Santa Monica, California, Manager

1988 – 1990 :: Ernst & Young, Los Angeles, California, Staff Accountant

1984 – 1988 :: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California; Bachelor of Science – Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – California State Board of Accountancy – 1994

Accreditation in Business Valuations (ABV) – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – 1998

Certification in Financial Forensics (CFF) – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – 2009

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

California Society of Certified Public Accountants

American Society of Appraisers

VetPartners (AVPMCA) – Veterinary Consulting & Advisory Association, 2001 – Present, Charter Member, Former Board Member, Valuation Committee, Finance Committee

Speaker at Western Veterinary Conference, Central Veterinary Conference – West, Pacific Veterinary Conference, SCVMA (Southern California Veterinary Medical Association), Veterinary Specialists in Private Practice, and other regional veterinary association meetings

Author of numerous Articles for VET ECONOMICS, PULSE, CV, and other veterinary industry magazines.