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

Professional Certifications and Education

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

Professional Membership

  • American Society of Appraisers

Community Involvement

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

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

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

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)
  • Indiana University, Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Walsh College, Master of Business Administration

Professional Membership

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

Publications/Seminars

  • Podcast: A Breakdown of the Paycheck Protection Program
  • Podcast: Tax Effects of Cryptocurrency

Community Involvement

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

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