Jim Timmins, ASA

Managing Director at Teknos Associates

Jim Timmins, ASA is the Managing Director at Teknos Associates, based in Palo Alto, California.1 He is a highly experienced professional with over 40 years of experience in the technology industry, specializing in various roles including business appraiser, expert witness, venture capitalist, and investment banker.1

Professional Background

Jim Timmins has an extensive track record in business valuation and financial analysis:

He has conducted more than 3,000 fairness opinions and valuations, many of which have been reviewed by audit firms and used in SEC filings.1
His expertise includes valuation of stock for equity incentives, complex valuations for post-acquisition purchase price allocation, and asset impairment testing.1
He is skilled in valuing intellectual property and other intangible assets under various accounting standards (ASC 805, 350, and 360).1

Credentials and Certifications

Jim holds several prestigious certifications:

Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in both Business Valuation and Intangible Assets
Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) in Business and Intellectual Property Damages
Certified Equity Professional (CEP) in Equity Compensation1

Experience and Expertise

At Teknos Associates, which he joined in November 2008, Jim leads a team of experienced valuation professionals.1 The firm specializes in:

Providing appraisals for tax and accounting compliance
Offering independent fairness opinions for mergers and acquisitions
Valuing intangible assets and liabilities post-acquisition
Conducting impairment testing for intangible assets1

Education

Jim Timmins holds the following degrees:

Bachelor's Degree in History and Philosophy from the University of Toronto - University of Trinity College
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business1

His combination of education, extensive experience, and specialized certifications has established Jim Timmins as a respected expert in business valuation and financial analysis within the technology sector.