Most likely your company is your largest asset.  Therefore, it is extremely important to know exactly how much your business is worth.  There are many reasons to conduct a business valuation including:

• Bankruptcy/Foreclosure
• Buy/Sell Agreements
• Dissenting Shareholder Actions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans
• Estate and Gift Taxes
• Financial Reporting Requirements
• Income Tax Related Issues
• Liquidation or Reorganization
• Litigation Support
• Marital Settlements
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Sale of a Business

An often-overlooked benefit of obtaining a business valuation is its role as a management tool.  A properly prepared business valuation provides management with insightful information helping them identify company strengths and weaknesses that affect value, allowing management to more effectively focus their energies in places that really count.

The valuation process is a combination of the financial position of the business, an analysis and evaluation of historical data, a forecast of the company, industry and economy, as well as the reason for the valuation.  At Tauber & Balser, P.C. we understand the complexity of an accurate and detailed business valuation.  Our experienced and credentialed business valuation professionals will ensure that you receive a fair and accurate valuation of your business.

Resources

IRS Attacks Mandelbaum: The Valuation Examiner, May/June 2003

For more information, contact: 

Paul Dopp, CPA, CGA, CFE
Richard W. Millman, CPA, CVA
C. Patrick Braley, CPA, CFE