David L. Groves joins Bruner-Cox from EY

Bruner-Cox LLP has announced that David L. Groves, CPA, has joined the Firm as Tax Partner. Prior to joining Bruner-Cox LLP, Dave was with Ernst & Young. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in finance and accounting (cum laude) from Miami University.

Dave has more than 14 years Big 4 public accounting experience in taxation. He has provided tax advice and consulting services to publicly traded companies, privately-owned businesses, private equity group-owned businesses, and individuals. His tax experience includes: Accounting methods; Inventory, including LIFO; IRS examination representation; State tax planning and reorganizations; International tax planning and reorganizations; Mergers and acquisitions, including experience with private equity transactions; FAS 109 – Accounting for Income Taxes; and S corporation planning and taxation.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Dave was a member of the 2007 inaugural class of the Akron Chamber of Commerce “30 for the Future”, an award presented to 30 professionals under the age of 40 to recognize their achievements and roles for future success in the Akron region. He is currently a trustee of Stark Development Finance Corporation.