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Understanding Business Valuations From Purpose to Product

Understand when to have a business valuation performed and what professional standards apply to these engagements.

Oftentimes, business owners need to know the value of their business or interests therein. Whether it is for succession or exit planning purposes, a measure of economic damages, or for income, estate, or gift tax purposes, knowing the value of the asset is critical to proper planning. This topic will help those advising business owners identify when it is appropriate to have a business valuation performed and what professional standards apply to these engagements. By understanding the different standards of value and valuation approaches, advisors can assist business owners in making critical decisions as well as making sure they are compliant with federal income, estate, and gift tax rules. These advisors will also be able to understand business valuation reports and schedules and provide meaningful input into the planning and compliance processes.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to identify the characteristics and background of valuations
  • You will be able to differentiate the standards of value that may be applicable
  • You will be able to identify the reasons behind each valuation method.
  • You will be able to identify the income approach to business valuation

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Agenda

Reasons for a Business Valuation

  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning and Compliance
  • Merger and Acquisition
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Litigation
  • Valuation vs. Calculation Engagements

Understanding the Business Valuation Process

  • Appropriate Standard of Value
  • Various Valuation Approaches
  • Application of Discounts/Premiums

Income Approach

  • Forecasting Future Economic Income
  • Estimating a Discount Rate
  • Discounted Cash Flow vs. Capitalized Cash Flow

Market and Asset Approach

  • Guideline Publicly Company
  • Guideline Transactions
  • Adjusting Historical Assets to Applicable Value

Discounts and Premiums

  • Discount for Lack of Control
  • Discount for Lack of Marketability
  • Others
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This course was last reviewed on May 11, 2023.

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  • CPE/NASBA - QAS Self Study 3.0 including Finance 3
     
  • Lorman Education Services is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a QAS Self Study sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact our offices at 866-352-9539. CPE Credit: Maximum Credit Hours: 3.0 each session (based on a 50 minute credit hour). You must attend at least 50 minutes to obtain credit. Field of Study: Finance for 3.0 hours. Prerequisite: . Level of Knowledge: Intermediate. Teaching Method: Seminar/Lecture. Advance Preparation: None. Delivery Method: QAS Self Study. Please refer to the information in this advertisement for outline, course content and objectives. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of attendance. Final approval of a course for CPE credit belongs with each state's regulatory board.
     
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Faculty

John T. Alfonsi, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA, MST

John T. Alfonsi, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA, MST

Cendrowski Corporate Advisors

  • Managing director of Cendrowski Corporate Advisors
  • Practice focuses on taxation of high-net-worth individuals and investment entities, including partnerships and S corporations
  • Adjunct professor at Walsh College, where he teaches courses in their Masters of Science in Taxation program (partnership taxation and tax accounting)
  • Recognized valuation and economic damages expert in federal and various state circuit courts
  • Frequent speaker for the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants on topics covering taxation, business valuation, and forensic accounting
  • Member of the AICPA, MICPA, ACFE, NACVA, and MVCA
  • M.S. degree in taxation, Walsh College; B.A. degree in business administration, University of Michigan-Dearborn
  • Can be contacted at [email protected] or 866-717-1607
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Product ID: 409029
Published 2021
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