May 15, 2023 | The Valuation Report
The value of a business owner’s personal goodwill is relevant in divorce or the sale of the company. One way to estimate the value of an owner’s personal goodwill is to value the company with and without the owner’s involvement, similar to the way a non-compete...
Apr 10, 2023 | Advisory, Blog, Business Valuation, The Valuation Report
Entrepreneurs often pour their hearts and souls into their businesses, so when it comes time to sell or negotiate their first public offerings, they want to make sure they receive the full value of their efforts. However, startup valuations often come with...
Dec 9, 2022 | Blog, The Valuation Report
Rule 702, part of the Federal Rules of Evidence in effect since 2000, covers testimony by expert witnesses, including those who testify in valuation litigation. The rule states that “a witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training or...
Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, The Valuation Report
The physician self-referral law, known as the Stark law, was enacted in 1989 when healthcare was primarily paid for on a fee-for-service basis. At the time, it was recognized that physicians might have a profit motive for self-referral, so the Stark law prohibits...
Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, The Valuation Report
As the world changes, so does the valuation arena. One of the issues of interest in the international valuation community is the “value” of social value. Is it real? Is it measurable? Is it worth including in a valuation? The concept is “in its infancy,” according to...
Oct 10, 2022 | Benefit Plans, Blog, Business Valuation, Exit Planning, The Valuation Report
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) provide tax-saving opportunities for business owners who want to cash out and transfer ownership to employees without immediately giving up control of the business. However, valuing stock held by an ESOP is an ongoing challenge...
