Business Valuation

The Certified Valuation Analyst is the premier accreditation of CPAs who, for many reasons, are uniquely qualified to provide business valuation and litigation consulting services. As a general rule, CPAs, through their entensive training combined with experience in tax, auditing, accounting for small businesses, and financial analysis, have an excellent background for dealing with the complexities involved in providing valuation services. To be accredited by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, the candidate is required to sucessfully complete an intensive training and testing process.

Business valuations are most commonly required in conjunction with any of the following situations:

• Adequacy of life insurance

• Bankruptcy and forclosures

• Buy/sell agreements

• Employee stockownership plans (ESOPS)

• Financing arrangements

• Liquidation or reorganization

• Mergers or acquisitions

• Succession planning

Common litigation consulting needs for valuations include:

• Business disruption

• Divorce

• Partner disputes/dissenting shareholder situations

• Wrongful death

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