Jim Valk, CPA/ABV

Managing Principal

with JVTR since 1994

Meet Jim Valk, a fun-loving, introverted, active father of four and the fearless leader of #TeamJVTR. Growing up in Grand Rapids, he dreamed of being a cowboy one day.

Although his “eight to five” job is far from a John Wayne movie, Jim and his wife Lorraine recently remodeled an old farmhouse in the country. So, some would say that he gets to dabble in the “cowboy lifestyle” at home tending to the chickens, riding the four-wheeler and doing chores around the homestead.

Jim’s favorite part about leading the JVTR family is working with people—whether clients or teammates, he truly enjoys having impact on the lives of others. During tax season, he stays energized by getting plenty of shut eye (which is pretty similar to his post-busy season ritual of sleeping), exercising and spending time with family. After months of training indoors and out, Jim completed his first triathlon in September 2016 alongside his training partner and son, Josiah.

In addition to pouring time and talent into his family and the JVTR team, Jim spends a significant amount of time volunteering in the community and sharing both his technical abilities and gift of leadership with others.

Expertise

• Tax compliance and consulting for individuals and privately held businesses
• S corporation and partnership taxation
• International tax for US residents, US resident aliens, non-residents and US-based companies doing business abroad
• Multi-state taxation
• Business valuations
• Cost segregation studies
• General business consulting

Education

• Bachelor of Science | Accountancy, Calvin College (1987)

Certifications, Affiliations and Memberships

• CPA – Certified Public Accountant
• ABV – Accredited in Business Valuation
• Member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
• Member of the MICPA (Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants)

Community Involvement

• Third Christian Reformed Church | Treasurer
• YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Treasurer
• INPACT Americas | Treasurer
• Calvin College Alumni Association, Board Member
• Western Michigan University Department of Accountancy Advisory Council | Member
• Friendship Village of Kalamazoo | Past Board Member and President
• Ministry with Community | Past Board Member, Treasurer and President