“An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes, which can be made, in a very narrow field.”

–Neils Bohr
 
 

ClarityBV is the only firm in Michiana dedicated exclusively to independent business valuation services. (Michiana is a region in north central Indiana that includes South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, and Goshen.) We work with clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S.

Business Valuation Specialist

Brian M. Alwine, CPA, ASA

Tangibles: Brian is the only accredited senior appraiser (ASA) in business valuation in Michiana and one of only 20 in Indiana. He has appraised businesses in many industries, including automobile dealerships, investment and real estate holding companies, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, services, and retail, among others.

Intangibles: Brian's parents either did something right or something very wrong, as his two sisters are also CPAs.

Brian's Resume (pdf)

Email: balwine@claritybv.com
Phone: (574) 970-7810
Toll-Free: (800) 810-1586 ext. 101

Business Valuation Analyst

Joshua A. Sauerwein, CPA

Tangibles: Josh is a valuation analyst with ClarityBV and an assistant professor of accounting at Bethel College. He was recently accepted as a doctoral candidate in the doctor of business administration program at Anderson University.

Intangibles: Josh has many interests, including business valuation, community involvement, teaching and research. He is also a great dad to twin boys and a daughter that all arrived within one year!

Josh's Resume (pdf)

Email: jsauerwein@claritybv.com
Phone: (800) 810-1586 ext. 201

Professional Associations

ClarityBV or its analysts individually are members of the following.

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
  • Forensic and Valuation Services section of the AICPA (FVS)
  • Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS)
  • A variety of local associations and not-for-profit memberships

Have questions? Contact us!

Phone: (800) 810-1586
Fax: (866) 668-7393
Email: info@claritybv.com

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ClarityBV News
March 10, 2010 – Joshua A. Sauerwein, CPA accepted to doctor of business administration program at Anderson University.

February 1, 2010 – ClarityBV begins move into new office located at 10775 McKinley Highway, Suite C, Osceola, IN 46561.

January 27, 2010 – The first issue of ClarityBV’s new quarterly newsletter, “A Clear Focus on Business Valuation” hits inboxes.

September 28, 2009 – Thanks to Tim Grove at Eby Ford Lincoln Mercury, for his recommendation on LinkedIn. “Brian did a great job for us in the valuation of our business. He performed the work on a timely basis, kept us apprised of his progress, was available for questions, and furnished us with a very professional and informative final product. I would highly recommend Brian based not only on the work he performed for us, but also on his personal integrity and professionalism.”

June 6, 2009 – Thanks to Steve Quick at Welch Packaging Group, for his recommendation on LinkedIn. “Brian Alwine has been a valuable resource to Welch Packaging Group providing analysis, recommendations and expertise to support the development of valuation models used to support business acqusitions and gift tax reporting. Working with Brian Alwine has saved Welch Packaging Group thousands of dollars in audit and tax preparation fees.”

February 11, 2009 – ClarityBV joins the blogosphere with the launch of a blog. The goal is to answer common business valuation questions and to share useful links, resources, and current events.

December 17, 2008 – Joshua A. Sauerwein, CPA joined ClarityBV as a valuation consultant. Josh is an assistant professor of accounting at Bethel College with a research interest in business valuation.

November 5, 2008 – Brian M. Alwine, CPA, ASA presented "Business Valuation: Price ≠ Value" to more than 40 professionals at A Continuing Education Seminar for Attorneys and CPAs sponsored by Compass Financial Advisors and Bethel College.

September 22, 2008 – The South Bend Tribune Business Weekly published a profile of ClarityBV entitled “Business valuation business known as ‘an art and science.’”