Business Valuation for Transaction Planning and Negotiation Support
Business Valuation for Transaction Planning and Negotiation Support Executive Summary Business valuation is a practical tool for transaction planning and negotiation. It translates a company’s
Cost vs Benefit: When Forensic Accounting Makes Financial Sense in Litigation
Cost vs Benefit: When Forensic Accounting Makes Financial Sense in Litigation Executive Summary Forensic accounting can feel expensive in the moment, but in disputes it
How Discounts for Lack of Control and Marketability Affect Business Value in Litigation
How Discounts for Lack of Control and Marketability Affect Business Value in Litigation Executive Summary Discounts for lack of control (DLOC) and lack of marketability
Normalizing Owner Compensation in Business Valuation for Disputes
Normalizing Owner Compensation in Business Valuation for Disputes Executive Summary Owner compensation is one of the most common (and most material) normalization adjustments in closely
Fair Market Value vs. Investment Value: What Attorneys Need to Understand
Executive Summary “Standard of value” is not just a valuation buzzword—it is often the hinge that determines which assumptions are allowed and which ones are
Using Industry Data and Guideline Company Methods in Business Valuation
Executive Summary Market-based valuation methods can be especially persuasive in disputes because they rely on observable pricing data from public markets and completed transactions. When
When to Engage a Business Valuation Expert in a Dispute or Transaction
Executive Summary Business valuation expertise becomes most important when a decision will turn on a number that must be defensible—whether that decision is a settlement,
Using Forensic Accounting to Evaluate Lifestyle Claims in Divorce
Using Forensic Accounting to Evaluate Lifestyle Claims in Divorce Executive Summary In divorce and support disputes, the “standard of living” is often the battleground: one
Business Valuation Services for Litigation and Disputes
Executive Summary Business valuation in litigation is not about finding a single “perfect” number. It is about producing a defensible value conclusion (or range) that
How Forensic Accounting Supports Fraud Allegations in Civil Litigation
How Forensic Accounting Supports Fraud Allegations in Civil Litigation Executive Summary Fraud allegations in civil litigation live or die on proof: what the records show,
Business Valuation for Divorce, Buyouts, and Shareholder Conflicts
Executive Summary Business valuations become highly contested when the result will be used to divide marital property, set a buyout price, determine damages, or support
12 Red Flags That Suggest You Need a Forensic Accountant in a Case
Executive Summary Forensic accountants play a critical role when fraud or financial mismanagement is suspected. This article outlines common red flags that signal the need