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Sam Salty

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Managing Partner

Three decades of experience in the accounting field, I am a certified public accountant with a masters degree in business administration who is passionate about providing high-quality assurance and advisory services to my clients. I am currently a partner at GuzmanGray, an assurance focused CPA firm that specializes in audits of public and private companies globally. We value integrity, professionalism, and excellence, and we strive to deliver solutions that meet the needs and expectations of our clients. I enjoy working with a diverse and talented team of accountants, advisors, and consultants who share my vision and mission of creating value and impact for our clients and communities.

Before joining GuzmanGray in December 2023, I was a partner at Baker Tilly US, a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm, for 12 years. There, I oversaw the planning, execution, and review of audit engagements for a variety of industries and sectors. I also developed and maintained strong relationships with my clients, stakeholders, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, laws, and regulations. In addition, I contributed to the firm's growth and development by mentoring and coaching junior staff, participating in business development initiatives, and providing thought leadership and insights on emerging accounting issues and trends.

What Misclassified Warrants and Earnouts Really Cost a DESPAC — Sam Salty & Mark Stoller
May 26, 2026

What Misclassified Warrants and Earnouts Really Cost a DESPAC — Sam Salty & Mark Stoller

Misclassify warrants or earnouts and you can blow up your DESPAC valuation, delay closing by months, and stack millions in advisory, audit, and legal fees on a deal that was supposed to be ready. Sam Salty (Managing Partner, ...

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