San Jose, CA CPA / Orlando, Mitts, Moore & Co.

Few things are more important to business owners than the value of their business. The valuation you get for your business can make or break a proposition.

Whether you're negotiating a merger, considering new shareholders, attempting to resolve disputes associated with liability, shareholder equity, estate planning or marital dissolution, objective valuation can make the difference between loss or gain, success or failure.

Business valuation is not an exact science. It's based on judgment, experience and relevant information. So, you need professionals who are well qualified, with significant experience in evaluating all types of organizations.

It order for your valuation to be independent, we work closely with independent certified business appraisers to analyze your operations and historical financial data. We can assist you with selecting the appropriate certified business valuation firm that has the credentials you need for your unique situation.

Listed below are a sampling of situations where an independent business valuation may be needed:

Purchase or sale of closely held business or business interests
Management buyouts
Leveraged buyout transactions
Bank financing
Financial restructuring and recapitalization
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP's)
Analysis and advice concerning pending offers to purchase
Valuation of subsidiaries, divisions and joint ventures for spin-off to shareholders and/or sale
Physician buy-in to medical practices
Court appointed valuations in disputes
Minority shareholder disputes and litigation
Divorce (equitable distribution)
Business damage assessment and determination
Bankruptcy
Solvency analysis and fraudulent conveyance
Reasonable officer compensation determination in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service
Mediation
Binding arbitration
Litigation consulting services provided to trial counsel in preparing to depose and cross-examine valuation experts

Business Valuation