business valuations

How much is your business worth today? While financial statements don’t answer this question directly, they do provide clues for business valuation pros to follow.

Here are 7 questions to help you evaluate whether an expert covered all the bases when valuing a business.

You should always operate your business as if it's up for sale, because you never know when you'll receive an offer that's too good to refuse. Plus, sales of some business interests may not be planned. Part of operating in a sale-ready state is knowing the current value of your company. Here's an overview of the fundamentals of valuing a private business, including key value drivers.

Fair market value is the appropriate standard of value in most business valuation assignments. But when valuing an asset for financial reporting purposes, fair value is generally used. Here’s an overview of what fair value is and how it differs […]

Do you know how much your startup is worth? A business valuation professional answers this question by combining the entrepreneur’s projections with objective, market-based data.

Have you taken the time to read the full text of IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60? It offers detailed guidance on valuing a business that may be used for tax purposes and beyond.

A buy-sell agreement can be an important tool to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership in the case of an owner’s death, disability or divorce. But it’s critical for these agreements to cover all the valuation bases.

Hypothetical investors would review historical financial statements, but they’d be more interested in a company’s future economic benefits.

Future earnings are often used to estimate the value of a private business interest. Here’s how two popular earnings-based valuation methods measure up.

How much are intangible assets worth in today’s volatile marketplace? Here’s how to find the answer.

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.