Business Valuations

How much is your business worth? If you are basing your answer on book value or an old appraisal report, then you could be overlooking intangible values. Relying on outdated measures often leads to costly mistakes.

Whether you are considering liquidating or reorganizing your business, planning your estate, converting a C-Corp to an S-Corp, or developing a succession plan -- it is critical to have a sound business valuation prepared consistent with acceptable (or IRS) standards from a CPA firm that will stand behind its conclusions.

Prather Kalman’s seasoned appraisers use a comprehensive approach to business valuations. We take into account relevant market data and apply cutting-edge valuation techniques. We examine internal and external factors such as:

Financial position
Business ownership
Historic and existing operations
Future forecasts, your competition, and
Industry indicators.

Our expertise in accounting, our ABV &CVA certifications, our ability to focus on industry specific valuation drivers, and our comprehensive knowledge of tax law ensures that your business valuation is accurate and defensible.

Prather Kalman, PC has provided valuation services for the following situations:

Allocation of purchase price
Buy/Sell agreements
Charitable contributions
Corporate reorganization including interests in partnerships in connection with family gifting
Grants of stock in private companies including those grants subject to IRS Section 83b elections
Economic damage calculations
Employee stock ownership plans
Estate and gift tax planning
Exit strategies
Gifts and sales of private company corporate stock to family members
Gift and sales of interest in family partnership to family members
Gifts and sales of public company corporate stock to family members
Inheritance of minority interest and controlling interests in private companies and family partnerships
Mergers and acquisitions
Partnership and/or shareholder disputes
Pursuing and/or defending litigation
Sale or transfer of business
Secession planning
Tax liabilities
Valuation of net unrealized built-in-gains for C-Corp to S-Corp conversions

Prather Kalman’s business valuations provide you the confidence that comes with knowing how much your business is worth. Contact us today to schedule your business valuation.