Business Valuations

Discounts for lack of marketability can have a major impact on the value of a business interest. Here’s a look at factors that business valuation professionals consider when quantifying this discount.

Solid expert testimony can make or break a case. So it’s critical to take steps to help ensure that your business valuator will withstand a Daubert challenge.

Do you know the difference between going concern value and liquidation value? The latter has relevance beyond bankruptcy cases.

Pricing multiples derived from objective market data can be powerful indicators of business value. The challenge lies in identifying meaningful comparable transactions.

Donating private business stock to a charity can help lower taxes. But you’ll need to act before year end to get a deduction for 2022. Here’s how to claim the tax break and help ensure it passes muster with the IRS.

Residual (or terminal) value can be a major part of the valuation puzzle. Here are two ways that it can be calculated.

Profits interest awards can be an effective way for LLCs to attract and retain skilled workers, especially if cash is tight. But these awards present valuation challenges that most companies can’t handle in-house.

Settling a divorce can be complicated when a closely held business is involved. In addition to estimating business value, the issue of business vs. personal goodwill might need to be tackled.

If you’ve ever filed a business interruption claim, you know that it can be time-consuming and tedious. Here’s an easy way to simplify the claims filing process: Hire a business valuator to do the dirty work.

Owners’ compensation is often one of the largest expenses on a private business’s income statement. So, the IRS monitors it closely. It’s also one of the most contentious adjustments that’s needed to accurately value a business.

Do financial statements tell you how much a business is worth? Not directly. But they can be a useful launching pad for the cost approach.

In M&As, sellers want to maximize the sales price. The key is finding a buyer who appreciates the company’s synergistic value.