If cash is king in business, then an accurate picture of business earnings is king in business valuation. That’s because business value is all about the company’s earning power and risk. It goes without saying then, that a business with a history of superior earnings is more valuable than its less profitable industry peers. Investors… Continue Reading
If you are planning on valuing a business in an international setting, consider complying with the International Valuation Standards (IVS). Just about in any jurisdiction where business assets are valued, standard compliance is key and the IVS rules the roost. One of the key requirements under the IVS is a properly conducted fact finding investigation.… Continue Reading
If you are valuing a business with a view to sharing your appraisal results with other business people or professionals, it is a good idea to make sure you comply with major standards. Perhaps the most important and best known professional standard governing all kinds of appraisals, including business valuation, is the venerable USPAP, or… Continue Reading