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Markus Dahl is an audit manager for Eide Bailly based out of their Fargo, ND office and has been working with employee owned companies since 2017. While he geeks out on the technical US GAAP accounting for leveraged ESOPs, stock appreciation rights, stock warrants, business combinations, and noncontrolling interests, he also advises on pre- and post- transaction implementation and the overall sustainability of Company-wide strategies for providing participant benefits.

Markus graduated with a B.S. in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Fraud Investigation from North Dakota State University and has his CPA license.

Barbara Clough is a Vice President at Blue Ridge Associates. Barbara has a deep understanding of the complexities involved in ESOP administration, her technical expertise includes navigating tricky administration and compliance issues. As an ERISA expert, she ensures adherence to Code Section compliance and provides strategic guidance to clients on plan design, legal matters, and IRS & DOL inquiries.

Accolades include: past Chairwoman of the Administration Advisory Committee, frequent speaker, author, Executive Committee member of the ESOP Association’s Public Policy Council and Vice President of Advocacy for the ESOP Association’s New England Chapter.