Divorcing business owners can’t afford to skimp on valuation expertise

Dividing marital assets can be a long, complicated process, especially if a divorce case involves a private business ...
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FAQs about the excess earnings method in business valuation

Valuation professionals use various methods to determine the fair market value of a private business or business interest. ...
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A blueprint for valuing construction companies

Determining the value of a construction company is complex and requires a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and ...
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Factoring the Luck (and Risk) into the Business Valuation Equation

There’s generally a trade-off between risk and return in business valuation. Investors expect to receive a higher return ...
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Perception vs. reality: What’s the value of a business interest?

A business interest’s value is more than just a number to its owner. It represents years of hard ...
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Goodwill matters: A practical approach to valuing a business for divorce

The multi-attribute utility model (MUM) provides a systematic technique for making complex decisions. One innovative way business valuation ...
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The inside scoop: Unlocking business value with face-to-face insights

To determine how much a business is worth, a valuation professional must develop a comprehensive understanding of how ...
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Put a business valuation pro on your M&A team

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) volume is expected to surpass $4 trillion in 2025, the highest in four ...
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It’s critical to set the stage before valuing a business

Before you contact a business valuation professional, ask yourself the following five questions to help streamline the valuation ...
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Don’t overlook the cost approach when valuing a private business

There are three commonly accepted techniques for valuing a closely held business: the cost (or asset-based) approach, the ...
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Beware of overly optimistic projections used to value a business

Business valuation experts often rely on prospective financial statements when applying the discounted cash flow (DCF) method to ...
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Donating private stock? Be sure to get a business valuation

Giving Tuesday is a global event that promotes charitable giving and awareness for philanthropic causes. This year, it ...
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