Putting a price tag on intangible assets
How much are intangible assets worth in today’s volatile marketplace? Here’s how to find the answer.
Read MoreHow business valuators estimate the DLOM in a volatile market
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.
Read MoreWill your business valuation expert survive a Daubert challenge?
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.
Read MoreGoing concern value, liquidation value or somewhere in between?
Do you know the difference between going concern value and liquidation value? The latter has relevance beyond bankruptcy cases.
Read MoreFinding comparable transactions to use in business valuation
Pricing multiples derived from objective market data can be powerful indicators of business value. The challenge lies in identifying meaningful comparable transactions.
Read MoreBusiness valuations needed for private stock donations
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.
Read MoreMeasuring residual value for the discounted cash flow method
Residual (or terminal) value can be a major part of the valuation puzzle. Here are two ways that it can be calculated.
Read MoreValuing LLC profits interest awards
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.
Read MoreValuing goodwill in divorce: Recent cases provide insight
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.
Read MoreHow a valuation pro can help with business interruption claims
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.
Read MoreValuators know how to evaluate compensation levels
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.
Read MoreHow to use the cost approach to valuing 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.
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