MARTIN S. MAGIDA, C.P.A., the Partner at CTM CPAs & Business Advisors, is a self-described general practitioner in accounting, yet a specialist in the area of franchise planning and financial management. More than just an accountant who prepares and files a tax return for his clients, his practice encompasses financial planning, taxation issues, business growth and valuation, ownership continuity, relocations, acquisitions, and budget analysis. Marty brands as an accessible and knowledgeable financial advisor who places great emphasis on the client relationship, in addressing all pressing business concerns for individuals and companies.Marty has served the McDonald’s Industry by delivering trusted estate and tax planning and management advisory services as well as valuable assistance in the preparation of interim and annual financial statements, tax returns, and negotiations pursuant with the valuation and purchase of its franchise restaurants. He also engineers strategies in “second generation” business continuation and succession planning. Marty is a highly sought after panelist at McDonald’s owner/operator meetings where he contributes insight into various financial topics. He lends litigation support through expert witness testimony, assistance to counsel in the preparation of depositions and business valuations for the McDonald’s owner/operators.Marty is also an avid business networker who takes great pleasure in connecting like-minded individuals. He is the Co-Founder and Treasurer of The Networking Group, a prominent, pay-it-forward organization that spotlights the professional services and talents of over one-hundred businesspeople in the Chicagoland area.Specialties: Taxation Planning & Prepration● Cash Flow Projections● QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) ● Business Succession Planning● Business Valuation● Consultative Accounting● Estate Planning● McDonald's Industry