Articles From Brisbane Consulting Group

A recent federal district court case illustrates what can happen when business valuations are prepared by attorneys rather than qualified valuation professionals.

Due diligence is a critical part of the merger and acquisition process — and one key area of concern is fraud risk. Financial statement manipulation can sometimes make the target appear more valuable than it really is. 

When a business seeks to recover damages under a business interruption policy, the language of the policy is critical.

In today’s tight labor market, human capital is critical to the success of a business. Although it’s not usually reported on the balance sheet, human capital can be a valuable asset. 

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

A recent Nebraska divorce case illustrates how differences in experts’ assumptions can have a dramatic impact on valuations.

A recent trademark infringement case involving competing not-for-profit organizations addresses several interesting issues regarding plaintiffs’ remedies and the calculation of damages.

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. 

The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled that management fees a corporation paid to shareholders over a three-year period weren’t deductible; instead, they represented disguised distributions.

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.