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Keys to Quality Business Valuations
This presentation concerning the valuation process
has been given on several occasions to leading accounting and
law firms. A summary includes the following key points:
- The reasons for needing a valuation include the following
typical scenarios: business sales & acquisitions, gift &
estate planning, implementing buy/sell agreements, resolving shareholder
disputes, income tax issues, divorce cases
- There is no standard method of valuation for every business
situation
- “Fair Market Value” – the definition of
value used in most valuations – explained
- An overview of the three primary approaches to business valuations:
the market approach, the cost approach and the income approach
- The best way to select a quality business appraiser is to
look for credentials such as AM, ASA, CFA and MBA and to inquire
about methodologies and experience
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