An 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 issued a cautionary statement
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
Divorce is never easy. But when the marital estate includes a private business interest, matters can become especially complicated. Here are four challenges that may be encountered when valuing a
Business valuation professionals often refer to public stock market data when valuing private businesses — despite the key differences between closely held and publicly traded companies. Here’s an overview of
Professional practices provide a variety of services, including medical, architecture, engineering, accounting, advertising, design, and law. So, when it comes to performing a business valuation for these types of practices,
When navigating adversarial situations — such as divorces, contract breaches, and shareholder disputes — you might consider hiring an outside business valuator to evaluate complex financial matters. To get the
