October 14, 2025 – DM Consulting Group, a nationally recognized leader in business valuation, ownership transition planning and financial consulting for architecture, engineering, planning and environmental consulting firms, along with its affiliate firm, Dannible & McKee, LLP, are proud to announce that Kevin Didio, CPA/ABV, CISA, an audit partner, has been awarded the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
The ABV credential, awarded exclusively to CPAs, recognizes professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in business valuation. To obtain this designation, Didio successfully fulfilled the AICPA’s rigorous requirements, which include demonstrating substantial professional experience and continuing education in business valuation, as well as passing a comprehensive examination covering valuation standards, methodologies and analysis.
Business valuation is a specialized process used to determine the economic value of a business or ownership interest. Valuations are essential in a variety of circumstances, including mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax planning, divorce proceedings, shareholder disputes and the development of buy-sell or phantom stock agreements.
Didio has extensive experience in accounting, assurance and consulting. He is responsible for the planning and management of multiple engagement teams in performing audits, reviews and compilations for the firm’s clients. Didio works with a diverse range of companies and has specialized expertise in the architecture and engineering, construction, manufacturing, life sciences, technology and consumer and retail. He also has significant experience providing services to both privately held and publicly traded domestic and international companies.
In addition to the ABV credential, Didio is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). He is an active member of the AICPA, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). He earned his master’s degree in professional accounting from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Ithaca College.
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