Valuing Your Privately Held Business: The Art & Science of Establishing Your Company's Worth

Before you can buy or sell a company for the right price, you must first accurately determine its value in today's market. Straightforward and complete with helpful case studies, Valuing Your Privately Held Business, Revised Edition, thoroughly explains every facet of this topic, from accounting problems to tax and legal considerations to forms of payment. In addition, the book tells you the many reasons you need to understand valuation practices, and demonstrates three critical fundamentals: how to value a specific business based on your specific purpose; how to maintain control while avoiding adverse tax consequences; how valuation can help you achieve vital and financial and estate planning goals.