Tag: Business Valuation

Discounts for lack of marketability are well established when valuing minority interests in closely held businesses. But many valuation experts believe that controlling business interests also warrant a marketability discount to reflect the uncertainty and Read More

Financial statements are an important piece of the business valuation puzzle. Appraisal professionals typically consider three approaches when valuing a business — the cost, market and income approaches — ultimately relying on one or two Read More

Meteorologists warn that the 2024 hurricane season could break records, possibly surpassing 2020, the worst hurricane season on record. Even if hurricanes aren't a threat where your business operates, other natural disasters — such as Read More

Summer is a great time for business owners to review their estate plans. Maybe your kids are home for summer break, so they're top of mind. Or perhaps you're vacationing with relatives or getting together Read More

Most business valuation assignments call for a conclusion of value. However, there may be times when a calculation of value can be a quicker, more cost-effective solution.   Value Conclusions When providing conclusions of value, Read More

For federal income tax purposes, an installment sale is when at least one payment of proceeds from an eligible sale is deferred until after the end of the tax year in which the sale occurs. Read More

Accounting has traditionally been focused on historical data and compliance for regulatory and lending purposes. However, it's now at the center of strategic decisions and value creation. Here are ways that accounting professionals can help Read More

There's generally a trade-off between risk and return in business valuation. Investors expect to receive a higher return as a company exposes them to greater risk. Industry-specific risk is an important consideration when estimating an Read More

Reasonable compensation is an issue that comes into play in divorce, shareholder disputes and tax cases. It's also a common financial statement adjustment that valuators make when valuing a business. Although experts are often hired Read More

There are many types of professional practices. Examples include medical, architecture, engineering, accounting, advertising, design and law. From a business valuation perspective, it's important to recognize the common denominators these businesses share.   Reliance on Read More