Value and Risk

We have all heard the expression “the greater the risk the greater the reward”. The adage remains true when considering the value of a company. The value of a business is impacted by the amount of risk involved in receiving a future reward. As with all investment decisions, the risk-to-reward tradeoff must be measured. In [...]

Value and Risk2019-03-29T15:47:37-04:00

Business Valuation: What’s a Business Really Worth?

Business valuation.  How complex can those two words be?  On the surface it would seem that the science of business valuation involves simply applying a formula to a given set of financial data.  A business worth X is always worth X regardless of how you look at it, right?  Not exactly.  In the litigation arena [...]

Business Valuation: What’s a Business Really Worth?2012-04-15T19:45:13-04:00

Divorce Valuation: Active vs. Passive Appreciation

In divorce cases, attorneys will often call upon a business valuation expert to distinguish between “active” and “passive” appreciation when deciding how certain spousal assets should be divided and allocated.  The difference is crucial.  A spouse’s interest in a closely-held business often represents the most valuable asset he or she owns and is also often [...]

Divorce Valuation: Active vs. Passive Appreciation2011-07-15T11:29:15-04:00

Business Valuations: How to Value the “Cow”

Given the many purposes for valuing a business interest and the various entity structures and standards of value involved, it can often be a daunting task for a business appraiser to develop a proper valuation conclusion. However, most business valuations, regardless of the type of entity, valuation purpose, or ownership characteristics, [...]

Business Valuations: How to Value the “Cow”2019-09-22T18:17:24-04:00
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