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
Valuing a business requires more effort than just plugging numbers from the financial statements into a spreadsheet or artificial intelligence software programs. Financial statements, tax returns, and marketing materials tell
For entrepreneurs who have invested blood, sweat, and tears in their businesses — or second-generation owners who are selling their parents’ legacies —a merger or acquisition can be stressful. Setting
Reviewing your business’ financial statements is generally a good starting point for valuating your business. Here’s an overview of how historical financial statements can serve as the basis for a
Comparing a company’s financials to those of industry peers and its own historical performance, or benchmarking, can provide insight into future cash flows and operating risks. The following types of
You might have heard of Revenue Ruling 59-60 before but not know much about it. This landmark piece of IRS guidance t outlines factors to consider when estimating the fair
Many new startups haven’t yet generated positive cash flow, or even revenue. So, how could it be possible for a valuation analyst to value a startup business without a track
