All of us at BVR are deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing recently of Denise M. Frey, a founding partner of Israel Frey Group LLP in San Rafael, Calif. She was a CPA and was accredited in business valuation (ABV) and certified in financial forensics (CFF). She gave back to the profession through volunteering with the California Society of CPAs, developing standards and practice aids, presenting sessions on business valuation topics, and writing articles. “Denise was all about helping people,” says Ted Israel, also a founding partner at Israel Frey Group LLP. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please donate to any local food bank. If you’re in the San Rafael area (Marin County), the local food bank is Extra Food. Acknowledgments of donations can be sent to Denise’s sister: Jeane Copeland, 412 Jacquelyn Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952.