James W. Cunningham |
Member, Chief Operating Officer
Jim Cunningham began work at Warren Averett in 1979, and has served as the Firm’s Chief Operating Officer since 1999. Jim has extensive management consulting experience with privately owned businesses. He has consulted with companies to design and implement strategic business plans, assist with mergers and acquisitions, exit strategies and various shareholder matters, and to restructure debt and raise capital. Jim also has experience in accounting systems design, financial management reporting systems and tax planning.
Designations and Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Areas of Special Emphasis
- Troubled businesses and bankruptcy tax, financial reporting and workout planning
- Accounts receivable management
- Employee compensation, deferred compensation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Negotiations and tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of business enterprises
- Financing transactions analysis and negotiation
- Leasing transaction analysis and accounting
- Tax planning and strategies for privately owned businesses and owners
Professional Honors & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Professional Advisory Board – University of Alabama School of Accountancy
- Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
