Editor's Note
What is a business worth? Some people look at the equity on
financial statements, some people consider revenue, some look at
the depth of the client base, and others go with their gut.
There are many ways to value a business, but did you know there
are many ways to improve the value of your business? And once
valued, how do you structure a sale or transfer so that all
parties feel they are getting the best deal? Today's articles
explore business valuation from several angles.
Best regards,
Gail Perry, CPA
Managing Editor
editor@accountingweb.com
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Business valuation considerations in tough economic times
Current economic conditions have a significant impact on the
fair market value of business enterprises and also on the
valuation process. This article is not intended to be a complete
treatise on business valuation. However it does provide a few
tips and reminders for accounting practitioners to keep in mind
when they consider taking on business valuation assignments.
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Show me the money: How CPA firms are sold
Sellers and buyers always want to know value. But even before
one speaks of value it is helpful to know something about
terms - how accounting and tax practices are sold. There are
four basic ways firms are sold.
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4 Steps to driving value through documentation
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission chief
accountant, 99 percent of deficiencies related to Internal
Controls over Financial Reporting are due to a lack of or
inefficiencies within required documentation.
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What will a bad economy mean for a CPA firm M&A?
Every news story reinforces the idea that we are in economically
challenging times. How will these turbulent times affect the
mergers and acquisitions market among CPA firms? What other
practice management considerations could it raise? While no one
knows with certainty what will happen down the road, a look at
the past sometimes can give you a sneak peek into the future.
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Checklist for the sale or acquisition of a closely-held company
All sales and acquisitions of closely-held companies share a
general sequence of activity from inception to consummation.
Phases of the process will invariably differ from transaction to
transaction, but there is usually a substantial commonality of
approach. Although each aspect warrants comprehensive
discussion, the following is a checklist and general summary of
the most material aspects warranting attention.
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Eva Lang Blog: And the average tax rate is ....
What average tax rate are business appraisers using in their
calculations? According to a recent report by the Small Business
Administration small businesses in the United States pay an
estimated average effective tax rate of approximately 19.8 percent.
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