Matt Black

Matt Black is a Senior Manager in Tax & Consulting Service Line in the Ann Arbor office. He leads the Valuation, Forensics, and Litigation Support Services Group. He has more than 15 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions, and business valuation.

Specializations

  • Business valuation and litigation support services for privately owned businesses
  • Business advisory and consulting
  • M&A transaction support

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts in Finance
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)

Professional Membership

  • American Society of Appraisers

Community Involvement

  • Special Olympics Michigan, volunteer and former board member
  • Make-a-Wish Michigan

Zaher Basha is a Principal in the Troy office. He is a member of the firm’s Valuation, Forensics and Litigation Support Group and the Healthcare Services Group. Zaher joined Yeo & Yeo in 2014 and has ten years of public accounting experience.

Specializations

  • Tax planning and preparation
  • Business advisory services
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business valuation
  • Special emphasis on the healthcare industry

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor
  • Walsh College, Master of Business Administration
  • Indiana University – Bachelor of Business Administration

Professional Membership

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants’ Healthcare Task Force
  • Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA)
  • Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce
  • Troy Chamber of Commerce

Publications/Seminars

Community Involvement

  • Syrian American Rescue Network, treasurer
  • The Syria Institute, volunteer
  • Making Strides Against Cancer walks

Awards

  • Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce – Tomorrow’s 20 Award, May 2025
  • Spirit of Yeo Award (2019) – recognizing one individual each year who exemplifies the attributes of the firm’s mission and core values