One of the most contentious issues when valuing businesses is how to factor elements of control into the equation. Users of valuation reports often assume a controlling […]

Several provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) — enacted on July 4, 2025 — alter the tax rules for businesses. The new law generally extends […]

Before jumping headfirst into a business valuation, you need to iron out the fundamentals. One critical factor to identify up front is the effective valuation date, especially […]

Estimating a company’s value requires more than just reading its income statement or balance sheet. Valuation professionals look beyond historical results to assess future potential. To do […]

Valuing a private business requires a custom approach. One size doesn’t fit all companies, especially when it comes to the appropriate standard of […]

Tax affecting is one of the most debated issues when valuing interests in privately held businesses using the income approach. This term refers to discounting the projected […]

It’s important to determine whether a business valuation also calls for a real estate appraisal. While the decision may be relatively straightforward for […]

Historical financial performance is just one piece of the business valuation puzzle. While it provides a starting point, its relevance depends on whether the business is expected […]

Whether your company is a family-run operation, a partnership among friends or a multi-owner enterprise, a buy-sell agreement helps protect it in potentially disruptive “what if” scenarios, […]

Dividing marital assets can be a long, complicated process, especially if a divorce case involves a private business interest. Failure to hire a […]