Analytic Business Appraisers, LLC is a Scottsdale-based business valuation and litigation support firm serving business owners, attorneys, CPAs, lenders, and financial advisors throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Our firm was built on a commitment to producing certified, rigorous, and defensible appraisal work that holds up under the most demanding scrutiny, whether that is an IRS review, a courtroom proceeding, a lender’s due diligence process, or a high-stakes business negotiation.
We prepare certified business appraisals in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and in accordance with the standards of three leading national appraisal organizations. Our reports are thorough, detailed, substantiated, and independent.
We provide the perspective and professional insight necessary to put complex financial data in context and arrive at a defensible valuation that reflects the most current standards of the profession.
Every engagement we accept is treated with the same level of care and professional discipline, regardless of size or complexity, because the clients who depend on our work deserve nothing less.
Our Team
Matthew Cassedy, Owner and President of Analytic Business Appraisers
Matthew Cassedy is the owner and President of Analytic Business Appraisers, LLC, and one of the most credentialed certified business appraisers in Arizona. With over ten years of experience in business valuation and financial forensics, Matthew brings a rare combination of technical depth, litigation experience, and multi-organizational certification to every engagement he undertakes.
Matthew holds four professional designations from the profession’s leading organizations. He is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) through the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), and an Expert Equipment Certified Appraiser (EECA) through the Institute of Equipment Valuation (IEV).
The MAFF designation deserves particular attention. It is a specialized credential for professionals who analyze financial data in contested legal and litigation contexts, and it is especially critical in divorce and business dispute matters. The MAFF equips an analyst to go well beyond the numbers reported on a tax return or profit and loss statement, examining the underlying transactions that produced those figures to determine whether they accurately reflect the economic reality of the business. In contested matters, you simply cannot rely on reported financials until the details behind them have been thoroughly vetted.
This forensic analytical capability is one of the most significant ways Analytic Business Appraisers distinguishes itself from other valuation firms. Only a handful of appraisers in Arizona are certified by three leading appraisal organizations simultaneously. Analytic Business Appraisers is one of them, and that distinction reflects the investment Matthew has made in maintaining the highest professional standards the industry recognizes.
As a business valuation expert in Arizona, Matthew has provided expert witness testimony in Maricopa County Superior Court, Apache County Superior Court, Mohave County Superior Court, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. His courtroom experience gives him a direct understanding of what opposing counsel will challenge and what judges and mediators need to see in a valuation report. That perspective informs the structure, documentation, and methodology of every appraisal he prepares, ensuring that clients who engage Analytic Business Appraisers receive work that is built to withstand challenge from any direction.
Matthew also consults for ValuSource Corporation, providing technical appraisal support to their network of CPA and business appraisal clients. This consulting relationship keeps his methodology current and exposes him to valuation questions across a broad range of industries and engagement types. His equipment valuation practice extends beyond Arizona and the continental United States. Matthew has completed engagements involving commercial equipment in Mexico, specialized eyeglass manufacturing equipment imported from Poland, and industrial assets originating from the former Soviet Union, giving him direct experience navigating the complexities of international asset valuation. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Business Brokers Association, Inc. (AZBBA) and holds the position of Treasurer, reflecting the confidence of the professional community in his expertise and leadership.
Matthew earned his MBA from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and his Bachelor of Science in Business from Chapman University, where he completed minors in both Accounting and Finance. His academic foundation combined with his professional credentials and extensive practical experience make him one of the most qualified business valuation professionals serving the Phoenix and Scottsdale market.
Lisa Cassedy, Business Manager and Valuation Analyst Support
Lisa Cassedy serves as Business Manager at Analytic Business Appraisers and has been an integral part of the firm since 2013. With over 27 years of experience in office management and technical documentation, Lisa brings exceptional organizational skill, precision, and professionalism to every aspect of the appraisal process. Her role spans both administrative and analytical functions, making her an essential contributor to the quality and timeliness of every engagement the firm undertakes.
Lisa coordinates communication with attorneys, CPAs, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies to obtain and organize the financial documentation required for each valuation assignment. She manages time-sensitive workflows to ensure that appraisal reports are completed efficiently and accurately, even in complex matters with multiple data sources and tight deadlines. She provides analytical support in areas including economic conditions research, industry outlook analysis, market data collection, corporate history documentation, capitalization rate research, and growth projection analysis. She also prepares and formats the technical reports and supporting exhibits that are included in professional valuation deliverables.
Lisa’s background includes documentation and administrative support for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, numerous banking institutions, and small businesses and start-ups, giving her a strong foundation in the precision, confidentiality, and regulatory awareness that financial and legal work demands. Her exceptional attention to detail and her commitment to maintaining the professional standards that define Analytic Business Appraisers make her an invaluable part of the team and a trusted resource for the attorneys, CPAs, and financial professionals who rely on the firm’s work.
Why Clients Choose Analytic Business Appraisers
What separates Analytic Business Appraisers from other valuation firms serving the Arizona market is the combination of credentials, experience, and demonstrated professional commitment that Matthew Cassedy, owner, brings to every engagement.
Triple certification from three leading national organizations means every report is prepared to a standard that satisfies the most demanding audiences, from IRS reviewers to opposing counsel to federal bankruptcy courts.
Our forensic accounting Arizona capabilities extend the firm’s value well beyond standard business appraisal. The MAFF credential that Matthew Cassedy holds as owner is the professional standard for financial forensics in litigation. It means that in every contested matter, whether that is a divorce, a business dispute, a fraud investigation, or a partner buyout, our analysis goes beneath the reported numbers on a tax return or P&L to examine the underlying transactions and determine what they actually show.
Reported financials in a disputed business context cannot be accepted at face value. They must be vetted at the transaction level, and that is precisely what a MAFF-credentialed analyst is trained to do. We investigate financial fraud, support attorneys with complex litigation, and provide expert witness testimony in matters where financial analysis must be communicated clearly and defended credibly. For attorneys handling business disputes, divorce cases, or estate litigation, Analytic Business Appraisers provides the litigation support business valuation expertise that makes complex financial matters accessible and actionable in a legal setting.
Whether you are a business owner planning for the future, an attorney building a case, a CPA advising a high-value client, or a lender evaluating collateral, Analytic Business Appraisers has the professional standing, the technical depth, and the proven track record to deliver the certified appraisal you need. Our clients return to us because they know that when the result matters, our work is the standard by which other appraisals are measured.
Schedule a free consultation today at 480-857-7449. Put Arizona’s most credentialed business valuation team to work for you.
Analytic Business Appraisers is Certified by
Three Leading Appraisal Organizations
