Why do definitions of value matter? 1 min read. In business valuations, there can be confusion regarding the standards of value (or definitions of value) for clients or non-valuation professionals. Different standards of value result in different values for a business. So which standard of value to use? It depends on the purpose of the valuation …
You may be required to have a 409A valuation – here’s why 1 min read. Any private company (including non-U.S. companies) that issues equity-based compensation to U.S. employees (and advisors) would need to comply with Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, which essentially requires, among other things, that stock options and other equity …
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Don’t make this mistake with cash on hand when arriving at your business value 1 min read. A business valuation typically involves determining the future cashflows that a company will generate and applying an appropriate multiple on the cashflows to arrive at the value of operations. The most common error I’ve seen in business valuations …
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Valuing a business during the COVID-19 pandemic 2.5 min read. For the majority of businesses, COVID-19 has changed the ways they operate profoundly and in some cases, these changes are permanent. As a result, this changes the way business appraisers value these companies. Valuation date The decision upon which valuation date should be adopted becomes …
Covid-19: Unprecedented opportunity to transition family business and save tax 2 min read. This year, COVID-19 has caused tremendous disruptions to our lives and businesses. Companies have to pivot their operations and put more efforts in planning, not only for short-term but also long-term perspectives. Family businesses start to think hard about their intended transition …
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