Using the Asset Approach to Value a Business
Business valuation professionals use three approaches to determine the fair market value of a business or business interest. First, the income approach derives value from the […]
Why Business Owners Need a Valuation to Address Estate Planning Needs
Summer is often a good time to revisit your estate plan, especially if you’re getting together with loved ones for vacations or family gatherings. Of course, […]
Revenue Ruling 59-60: Does Your Business Valuation Cover All The Bases?
The IRS created Revenue Ruling 59-60 to outline the methods and factors to consider when valuing closely held businesses for federal gift and estate tax purposes. Today, it’s often referenced in valuations prepared for other […]
FAQs About Valuing Goodwill in Marital Dissolutions
When a marital estate includes a closely held business, the value of goodwill often becomes a contentious issue. Goodwill is an intangible asset that can have […]
3 Methods Business Valuation Pros Use to Calculate Lost Profits
Business disputes often involve more than determining who was at fault — they also require measuring the financial harm caused by a particular action or event, […]
Restructuring? Put a Business Valuation Professional on your Team
Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean you close shop. Many distressed businesses decide to reorganize instead. This option provides a path for continued operations. Here’s how a business valuation professional can provide insight during this […]
Do Voting Rights Matter When Valuing Closely Held Business Interests
Differences in owners’ voting rights can impact the value of a business interest — but not always. A business valuation professional must thoughtfully evaluate ownership rights […]
Turn to Business Valuation Pros for QoE Reports
Financial statements provide the data to support prices in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). But are those reported results reliable and sustainable? After all, the value of a business is based on expected future earnings, not […]
How Valuators Bridge the Gap Between Private and Public Company Values
Business valuation professionals routinely rely on public stock market data when valuing private businesses. However, experts also recognize the key differences between public and private companies and adjust their analyses to generate reliable and defensible […]
Liquidation Value Can Shape Critical Business Decisions
Most business valuations focus on the company’s value as a going concern, but some situations call for a different premise of value. When a business is […]
