Tag: Business Valuation

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

Benchmarking — or comparing a company's financials to those of industry peers and its own historical performance — can provide insight into future cash flows and operating risks. Business valuation professionals use the following types Read More

Proactive business owners always have an eye on the future. And part of that preparedness means knowing what the company is currently worth and doing everything possible to maximize that price. Operating in a sale-ready Read More

Fair market value is the appropriate standard of value in most business valuation assignments. But when valuing an asset for financial reporting purposes, fair value is generally used. Here's an overview of what fair value Read More

For growth-minded business owners, a valuation is one of the most important financial tools available as it will help you understand what someone might be willing to pay for your business. Here’s a look at Read More

Historical financial results are only relevant in a valuation to the extent that the business expects to achieve similar results in the coming years. When projecting future economic benefits, it's important to consider expected changes Read More

In our latest guide, Next Level Accounting Services, you’ll learn the benefits of accounting services that do far more than prepare your taxes and balance the books – and how to recognize when you need Read More

When an entire specialty has been built around a single business metric, it suggests a great need in the marketplace. But a need for what, exactly? “Business valuation” sounds like a straightforward concept, but in Read More

A change in seasons can bring extreme weather, including floods, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. These natural disasters and other crises can interrupt normal business operations, causing significant financial losses. If disaster strikes, a business Read More