There are a number of different ways to value a company. For many owners of small businesses who focus on minimizing taxes instead of maximizing profits, valuation methods based on profit or cash flow ...

In modern industry, where machinery often represents the largest share of capital investment, understanding the real economic ...

Intangible assets are a big part of contemporary business, and many executives think innovation and related intangible assets now represent the principal basis for growth. CPA/ABVs and CFOs need to be ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mark T. Osler Gary Miller, SDR Ventures. Many sellers of privately owned businesses overvalue their companies. This mistake is a major reason why businesses ...

The development of mineral asset valuation standards, when compared to the IRRS for mineral resources and ore reserves, is relatively recent (2000 onwards). Furthermore, these have evolved through the ...

Business valuations are often misunderstood. Most of us understand that when it comes to attracting customers, investors or buyers, increasing the intrinsic value of your business is crucial. But how ...

One purpose of fixing a value on an interest in a closely held business is to determine gift and estate tax liability. CPAs called upon to provide such valuations know that this can be a painstaking ...

The core purpose of a business valuation is to establish an unbiased and justifiable estimate of the economic value of a business entity. Here’s why it is important: Transparency: It provides clarity ...

This chapter discusses the valuation of assets and liabilities under Solvency II. Given that strategic asset allocation and investment management are key aspects of an insurer’s business, especially ...