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Business valuation experts determine the fair market value of businesses, business interests, and intangible assets. They are essential in divorce cases involving closely held businesses, shareholder oppression and buyout disputes, estate and gift tax litigation, and M&A disputes. These experts apply recognized valuation methodologies including income, market, and asset approaches, and must be prepared to defend their methodology and conclusions under cross-examination.
Case Types
Marital dissolution involving closely held business interests
Shareholder oppression and buyout disputes
Estate and gift tax valuation controversies
Mergers and acquisitions purchase price disputes
Partner and member dissociation valuation
Qualifications
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FAQ
A business valuation expert should hold a recognized credential such as ASA, ABV, CVA, or CFA, have a CPA license, and demonstrate extensive experience valuing businesses similar to the one at issue. Familiarity with the applicable valuation standard, whether fair market value, fair value, or investment value, is critical.
Business valuation experts are needed in divorce cases involving business ownership, shareholder disputes, estate and gift tax controversies, partnership dissolution, damage calculations in commercial litigation, and any case requiring determination of the value of a business or business interest.
Business valuation expert fees typically range from $300 to $600 per hour. A complete business valuation report may cost $10,000 to $50,000 or more depending on the complexity of the business, the volume of financial records, and the valuation issues involved.
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