Detroit, MI - May 19, 2010 — Stout Risius Ross, Inc. (SRR), today announced that Mr. Jay B. Wachowicz, CFA, a Managing Director in the Valuation & Financial Opinions Group, will lead the discussion “Advanced Market Approach to Valuations” at MACPA’s 2010 Litigation & Business Valuation Conference. He will be joined by Jesse A. Ultz, CFA, a Manager in the same practice.

The discussion will center on the market approach and the challenges associated with applying this method of valuation.  Their presentation will focus on choosing appropriate comparable companies, assessing which multiples to apply, adjusting the reported market multiples, and logic and reasoning used in determining concluded multiples.

The conference, which will take place Tuesday, June 15th in Novi, Michigan, will also feature  
presentations on “Issues Facing Litigation Support and Business Valuation Practices” and “How AICPA Practice Aids Impact Your Testimony” as well as other relevant breakout sessions.

SRR’s Valuation & Financial Opinions practice provides valuation services for financial reporting, tax planning, ESOP formation and compliance, shareholder planning, and transaction support including fairness and solvency opinions, among other purposes.  Our valuation expertise spans the various capital components of a business including financial instruments, debt, intangible assets, and fixed assets including real estate. 

About Stout Risius Ross
Stout Risius Ross (SRR) is a financial advisory firm.  We specialize in Investment Banking, Valuation & Financial Opinions, and Dispute Advisory & Forensic Services.  SRR’s clients range from Fortune 500 corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries around the world.  For more information, visit www.srr.com.

Broker-dealer services provided through Stout Risius Ross Advisors, LLC, member FINRA.  All other services provided through Stout Risius Ross, Inc.