business valuations

Reviewing a business valuation to expose flaws can be a daunting task. Here are some common faux pas to watch for when reading an expert’s report.

When a divorcing couple’s marital assets include a private business, it’s usually the largest asset in the estate. Here are critical obstacles that a business valuation professional can help the parties address.

Can you name five key differences between public and private companies? The answers are critical when using public market data to value closely held business interests.

Business valuation pros understand the characteristics that professional practices share and how to factor these common denominators into their analyses.

Do you know the difference between using a business valuation professional as a testifying expert vs. as a consultant?

Seeing is believing. Site visits help experts see the big picture when estimating business value.

Do-it-yourself M&As can be perilous, especially in today’s volatile marketplace. Here’s how an experienced business valuation pro can help sellers understand the ins and outs of the process and get the best price.

Business valuation pros use benchmarking studies to measure risk. Click here to learn about the types of financial ratios that are used as benchmarks.

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 […]