Tanner

TRANSACTION ADVISORY

Whether you are buying or selling a business, we can help you navigate the complexities of the deal to maximize the opportunity.

ALL KINDS OF DEALS

Over the past 10 years, we have participated in over 500 transactions. We not only help buyers with due diligence and sellers prepare for transactions, but also help you merge two or more companies together, infuse new equity or debt into the business or sell a segment of it.

COASTAL EXPERTISE, INLAND VALUE

The quality of our services rival any firm you’ll find on the coasts, but our value delivery approach exceeds expectations.

REDUCE RISK WITH THE RIGHT TEAM

Our experience and expertise spans all aspects of deal-making. We specialize in serving small and medium-sized business. Because of our customizable approach, we can help you identify specific risks and focus our consulting efforts to address those risks.

FULL-SERVICE TRANSACTION ADVISORY CONSULTING

  • Financial Due Diligence (Q of E)

  • Transaction Advisory

  • Seller Readiness

  • Audit Readiness

  • GAAP Compliance and Internal Control Implementation

  • Purchase Price Allocation

  • Acquisition Accounting

  • Post Transaction Services: Maximization of Synergies

  • Operation Process Analysis

  • Due Diligence Project Management

  • ERP Implementation Management

  • Leadership Evaluation and Development

  • IT Compliance

  • Information Security Due Diligence

OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

AN ENVIABLE NPS SCORE

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Over 500 Deals in the Past 10 Years

We’re a proven transaction leader having done over 500 M&A, equity or debt transactions in the past 10 years. And our experience spans industries. Versatility is our superpower.

  • Mark Erickson Headshot

    Mark Erickson

    Partner and Practice Leader - Transaction Advisory

    Mark has over 25 years of audit and business advisory experience, which includes two years on staff with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mark specializes in serving a variety of clients in the technology, manufacturing, distribution, and banking sectors. Mark is a graduate of Utah State University and has a master’s degree in accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants. Mark is also the chairman of the National Advisory Board for the Utah State University Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.

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    Braxton Savage

    Manager – Transaction Advisory Services

    Braxton has over 8 years of audit and business advisory experience. Braxton received his Bachelor’s and Master’s in accounting at Southern Utah University. As a licensed CPA and CM&AA (Certified Mergers & Acquisition Advisor), he brings a wealth of expertise to his clients. His comprehensive skill set has been honed through conducting due diligence and providing transaction consulting for companies spanning a wide range of industries and size. His contributions to the field have been recognized through accolades such as being named a Utah Business “20 in their 20s” Honoree. Before joining Tanner, Braxton previously worked as an assistant controller and on the acquisition team at one of the largest privately held insurance brokerages in the United States. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants. Braxton is actively involved in industry leadership as an executive committee member and founding member.

  • Heather Allen

    Tax Partner

    Heather has over 19 years of experience serving public and private companies. Prior to joining Tanner, she was with a Big 4 accounting firm in Salt Lake City. Heather has experience from serving companies in multiple industries including technology, Saas, construction, manufacturing, real estate, private investment, and professional services. Heather understands multiple phases of tax compliance and consulting, including consolidated filing issues, international tax, partnerships, S corporations, individual tax, and tax provisions. Heather graduated at the top of her class from Utah State University and currently serves on the School of Accountancy’s advisory board. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants..

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    Garrett Koerner

    Tax Partner

    Garrett has over 20 years of public accounting experience serving companies in a wide variety of industries, including service businesses. Drawing on his background in the Bay Area, Garrett moved to Salt Lake City and began providing tax consulting services to his clientele, including both public and private organizations. He has advised his clients in various acquisition, disposition, and reorganization transactions, providing industry knowledge and experience on complicated tax issues. Garrett is a Certified Tax Coach and is trained to help companies plan and think through their tax strategy. Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Accountancy in taxation from Brigham Young University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants. Garrett has been involved with several local business organizations in the past, including the Salt Lake Chamber’s Capitol Club, and has been an adjunct accounting instructor at the University of Utah.