Rich Gunn

BPM LLP, Partner: Certified Exit Planning Advisor; Certified Public Accountant

Rich Gunn is a Partner and Advisory professional at BPM LLP with over 25 years of experience helping business owners succeed.1 He holds several key qualifications and roles:

Professional Certifications and Expertise

Rich Gunn is a:

Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active license in California1

His areas of expertise include:

Value acceleration
Exit planning
Succession planning
Tax planning for individuals and various business entities1

Professional Mission and Approach

Rich's professional mission is to help business owners:

Maximize their business value
Be exit-ready at all times
Successfully transition and exit their businesses1

He emphasizes the concept of "value acceleration," which involves:

Optimizing business efficiency and cash flow
Freeing owners from being trapped in day-to-day operations
Ensuring businesses are always ready for sale or transition1

Professional Affiliations

Rich is actively involved in several professional organizations:

Member of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI)
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
Member of the Leading Edge Alliance of CPAs, Certified Exit Planning Advisors Forum1 2

Publications and Community Involvement

Rich is the author of the Business Owners Special Series, focusing on value acceleration, exit planning, and succession planning.1 He has also been involved in various community roles, including: