Michael J. Mard, CPA/ABV, ASA, served the Valuation Resource Group of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Mard has testified in court extensively on intellectual property and intangible asset matters. He is the coauthor of seven books (all published by Wiley) and numerous articles and presentations.

James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV, ASA, is the Editor of Financial Valuation: Applications and Models, Second Edition and coauthor of Financial Valuation Workbook, Second Edition (both published by Wiley). He has written courses, published articles, and has made over seventy conference presentations. Both Mard and Hitchner were ad hoc advisors to the FASB in its deliberations concerning SFAS Nos. 141 and 142.

Steven D. Hyden, CPA/ABV, ASA, CM & AA, is coauthor of Financial Valuation: Applications and Models, Second Edition (Wiley). His expertise includes family limited partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and intangible assets. He is a frequent speaker and instructor.