Business Valuation Articles

The U.S. Department of Labor recently suffered a resounding defeat in Walsh v. Bowers.

The presence of an error, misstatement or erroneous deviation from customary business valuation practice in an expert’s report is a risky proposition. It could trigger (or worsen) an IRS inquiry or perhaps lead to an embarrassing courtroom mishap. 

An understanding of a company’s value is critical when applying for new loans to grow the business or renegotiating existing terms to be more favorable.

The Fifth District Court of Appeals of California recently addressed the valuation of a closely held business in connection with a divorce.

Reliable market indicators often provide the best evidence of a corporation’s fair value in statutory appraisal rights cases.

In a minority shareholder buyout case, the Indiana Supreme Court held that the language of a shareholder agreement controlled the application of valuation discounts under its mandatory buyback provision.

The business world has changed dramatically over the last two years. When buying a business, it’s imperative to evaluate its expected future performance, rather than focus on its historical results.

As businesses pivot to market changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, valuation experts are increasingly likely to rely on the discounted cash flow method to value businesses.

It’s critical for business valuation professionals to assess cyber risks when valuing a business.

A recent U.S. Tax Court case addressed the valuation of majority interests in five real estate holding companies for estate tax purposes.