About BKD

BKD, LLP, the 10th largest CPA and advisory firm in the U.S., helps people and businesses realize their goals. Our more than 2,000 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. BKD and its subsidiaries offer clients a variety of services in accounting, audit and assurance, tax, risk management, technology, corporate finance, forensic and valuation services and wealth management. We combine the insight and ideas of multiple disciplines to provide solutions to a wide range of industries, including financial services, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, health care, construction and real estate.

The mission of BKD is to always strive for excellence in providing services to clients, create rewarding career opportunities and maintain sound professional, business and financial standards.

BKD Corporate Finance, LLC provides merger and acquisition, sales, management buyout, ESOP, recapitalization, financing and IPO advisory services. Member FINRA and SIPC.

BKD Foundation is our 501(c)(3) not-for-profit foundation that enriches BKD’s local communities with financial support and our commitment of time.

BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, providing the WealthPlan solutions of personal wealth planning, investment management and estate planning.

Clients – Closely held businesses, publicly traded companies, governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals

Total Personnel – Approximately 2,000

Partners & Principals – Approximately 250

Net Revenues – $405 million

Fiscal Year End – May 31

Founded – 1923

Headquarters – Springfield, Missouri

Locations – 32 offices in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas

International Solutions – The firm is the largest U.S. member of Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms. We offer multinational clients a gateway to the global marketplace with services delivered by alliance firms that are committed to the highest standards required in international business.

Professional Affiliations – As a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), BKD also is a member of its PCPS (Private Companies Practice Section) Firm Practice Center; and its three quality centers:  Center for Audit Quality, Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center and Governmental Audit Quality Center.

BKD is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), which is required to serve as an independent auditor of public companies. BKD audits approximately 90 Securities and Exchange Commission registrants, including 30 benefit plan audits.

Mission Statement – The mission of BKD is to always strive for excellence in providing services to clients, create rewarding career opportunities and maintain sound professional, business and financial standards.

BKD PCAOB Inspection Report – BKD, LLP underwent inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in late May and early June 2006. The report, issued November 30, stated the inspection team identified no quality control defects that warrant discussion in the inspection report.

BKD is very proud of these findings, which demonstrate BKD’s commitment to the highest standards of audit quality.

The report on the PCAOB’s 2006 inspection of BKD’s public company audit practice and our response to the report can be found on the PCAOB’s web page under the “Inspections” tab.