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Does “4 Ways to Grow Your Business” translate to increased value? (part 1)

Many consultants talk about the 4 ways to grow your business. The 4 ways they quote are: 1. Increase the ...
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Reasonable Certainty in Economic Damages

The first case that required my testimony in court 18 years ago involved economic damages from a failed real estate ...
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AICPA and Partners Develop New Valuation Credential

The American Institute of CPAs has partnered with the American Society of Appraisers and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ...
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Porter: The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy

In 1979 Michael Porter wrote an article that was published in the Harvard Business Review, entitled, “How Competitive Forces Shape ...
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Key Insights from a Business Valuation

The nature of the business valuation environment requires us to remain independent and report on our opinion of value as ...
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Divorce and Business Valuation

Understanding the different facets of both divorce law and business valuation is crucial if either spouse owns a closely held ...
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Tangible Business Asset Values

When valuing a business or business ownership interest, generally there is an assumption that the value is inclusive of all ...
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How Would IRS Proposed Changes to IRC 2704 Affect Valuation Discounts?

Earlier this month, the IRS proposed regulations that could seriously curtail the use of valuation discounts associated with transfers of ...
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Proposed Regulations on Valuation Discounts for LPs and LLCs Due Out

Often estate planning includes the transfer of assets through an ownership interest. The entity may own investments in real estate, ...
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