Tanner is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Nebraska and holds the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He is also an Accredited Member (AM) of the American Society of Appraisers. Tanner specializes in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) transactions and annual valuations, as well as valuation services for estate and gift tax purposes, ASC 805 purchase price allocation, and other needs.
With extensive experience across various industries—including banking, business services, manufacturing, construction, health care, architecture, engineering, and grocery retail—Tanner brings a broad perspective to his work. His expertise extends to unique valuation topics such as start-ups, warrants, blockage discounts, ESOP mergers, and ESOP sustainability analyses.
Prior to joining Acclaro, Tanner was an auditor with Deloitte, LLP, where he audited valuations ranging from $27 million to over $755 million. He is an active member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The ESOP Association.