Category: Valuation

The value of a business can vary based on the purpose of its valuation and the features of the ownership interest involved. Before a business valuation can begin, it’s crucial

Buy-sell agreements are an important tool for small businesses and professional practices where ownership is closely held. When businesses are bought or sold, the rules about how much the business

Transaction databases contain valuable information about when people buy and sell stocks, both in public companies and private sales. These databases are great resources for valuators to determine how much

Many companies depend on their relationships with key customers or vendors (or both) to survive. So, when even one of these key relationships is disrupted (for whatever reason) one party

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offers a tax-advantaged method for gradually transferring a business to either the owner’s children or employees over several years. Nevertheless, the IRS has recently

When conducting a business valuation, quantitative data – such as tax returns, financial statements, contracts, and other sources – holds significance, but it’s crucial to recognize that a company’s value

An issue that comes into consideration in times of divorce, shareholder disputes, and tax cases is reasonable compensation. And when valuators value a business, it’s also a common financial statement

Intangible assets, like patents, copyrights, trademarks, and customer lists, can possess significant value. But, unless they’re purchased from a third-party, you might not know what they’re currently worth. For instance,

Business bankruptcy is often associated with selling off a company’s assets to pay off debts, which corresponds to Chapter 7 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. However, bankruptcy doesn’t always

Do-it-yourself business valuations or relying on unqualified financial experts significantly raises the risk of committing errors, making misstatements, or deviating from standard valuation practices. Such missteps may not only attract