Business Valuation in Shareholder Oppression and Freeze-Out Cases
Executive Summary Shareholder oppression and freeze-out disputes in closely held companies often turn on valuation. When minority owners are excluded from management, denied distributions, or
How Forecasts and Projections Influence Business Valuation in Disputes
Executive Summary Forecasts and projections often become the focal point in business valuation disputes because they shape the forward-looking earnings or cash flows that drive
Common Errors in Business Valuation That Can Damage a Case
Executive Summary Business valuation is often a turning point in litigation. When the value conclusion is built on inconsistent inputs, incomplete records, or an unclear
Business Valuation in Divorce: How Ownership Is Measured and Divided
Executive Summary In divorce, “business ownership” can be one of the most disputed assets because the value depends on far more than reported profits. Courts
Digital Payments, Cash Apps, and Hidden Transfers: Modern Forensic Accounting Techniques
Digital Payments, Cash Apps, and Hidden Transfers: Modern Forensic Accounting Techniques Executive Summary Digital wallets, cash apps, instant transfers, and platform-based payments create speed and
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,