Management Group
Direct: 314.655.5515
Fax: 314.558.2515
thilton@amdcpa.com

Thomas E. Hilton, MS, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA

Partner
Director, Forensic and Valuation Services
Specialties
Forensic Accounting Investigations
Valuation and Litigation
Expert Testimony
Divorce Valuation / Asset Tracing
Economic Damage and Lost Profits Measurement
Strategic Business Planning
Value Creation and Enhancement
Tax Valuation and Litigation
Professional Liability

Profile
Tom is an experienced testifying and consulting expert possessing the ability to artfully communicate complex concepts in cases involving business damage measurement, forensic investigations, and valuation of closely-held business interests, intangible assets and intellectual property. In addition, he assists growth-oriented businesses in strategic planning and value enhancement. Tom is a partner and member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Education & Certification
  • B.S., Business Administration, University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • Master of Finance, St. Louis University
  • Certified Public Accountant, State of Missouri
  • Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida
  • Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois
  • ABV (Accredited in Business Valuation) awarded by AICPA
  • CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics) awarded by AICPA
  • ASA (Accredited Senior Appraiser) awarded by ASA
  • CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst) awarded by NACVA

Professional Organizations
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 
    • Member, AICPA Governing Council (2009 - 2011) 
    • Chair, BV/FVS Executive Committee (2007-2010) 
    • Member, BV/FVS Executive Committee (2004-2007) 
    • Member, AICPA Nominating Committee (2006-2007) 
    • Chair, Business Valuation Committee (2001-2004) 
  • Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) 
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) 
  • National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) 
    • Chair, Executive Advisory Board (1998-1999) 
    • Member, Executive Advisory Board (1996-1999) 
    • Member, Advisory Board (1994-1995) 
    • Charter Member, Board of Directors (1991-1993) 
  • CPA Associates International, Inc. (CPAAI) 
    • Member, National Business Valuation Committee (1996-1998) 
    • Chair, National Tax Committee (1991-1993) 
  • American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

Community Leadership
  • Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
    • Officer, Board of Governors (2008-present)
    • Member, Executive Committee (2008-present)
    • Member, Board of Governors (2000-present)
    • President, Development Board (1997-1998)
    • Member, Planning and Corporate Underwriting Commitees, Bob Costas Benefit (1990-present)
  • Aquinas Institute of Theology
    • Member, Board of Trustees (2009-2012)
  • Catholic Charities of St. Louis
    • Chair, Board of Directors (2004-2007)
    • Chair, Executive Committee (2002-2004)
    • Treasurer, Board of Directors (1999-2002)
  • Visitation Academy of St. Louis
    • Member, Board of Directors (2001-2004)

Awards
  • Top 100 Most Influential Practitioners - CPA Magazine (2006 and 2005)
  • AICPA Business Valuation Hall of Fame (2004)
  • CPA All Star - Business Valuation Discipline - CPA Magazine (2003)
  • Outstanding Member - National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (1996)