As the business valuation discipline matures, judges, attorneys and other people who rely on appraisal conclusions are becoming more comfortable with the income approach. But how does a business’s perceived risk...
The hiring of a joint business valuation expert can often be useful. This strategy assumes that the parties will openly share information and act in good faith. But it may not be realistic in all situations, including...
Without a site visit it can be difficult for a valuation expert to gather all of the information needed to fully understand a business’s operations. This article provides insight on how these steps facilitate the valuation...
I was recently retained to prepare a valuation report for a shareholder dispute. Our office prepared a draft report utilizing the fair value standard, which is the standard to be used in New York State for such cases....
Information presented on a company’s financial statements may not always be meaningful from a valuation perspective – even if it follows U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Whether financial...
You have just picked up a new case. Your client is a partner in a small or medium sized professional practice. Maybe it’s a medical practice, an accounting office or even a law firm. You were hired to serve as counsel in...
Shareholders with the forethought to sign buy-sell agreements help facilitate voluntary and involuntary transfers between shareholders. But when it’s time for a buyout, many shareholders discover that their agreements...
The business valuation and forensic accounting disciplines often intersect when valuing a business for divorce or shareholder dispute. Controlling shareholders may try to hide assets or downplay cash flow to minimize buyouts...
Many of you may know that I am an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School. This past weeks lecture included a discussion of normalization adjustments to be considered when utilizing the income approach in a business...
Splitting up a marital estate can be a long and complicated process, particularly if one of the assets includes a privately owned business. Fortunately, a valuation analyst can assist attorneys and their clients...