The Importance of Having Accurate Valuations for Hedge Funds
Hedge fund valuations have always been a fickle and inconsistent process. Previously, the hedge fund industry never established a standard process for determining the fair market value of over-the-counter, private, and illiquid assets. That all changed during the 2008...
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Common Valuation Issues That Can Happen During the Bankruptcy Process
Last year, over 22,700 businesses filed for bankruptcy in the United States. Unfortunately, bankruptcy is just a reality facing many businesses with the outbreak of COVID-19. Companies big and small across all industries are at risk. Startups can face bankruptcy just...
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A Look Into the Nuances of Business Valuations for Tax Season
There are a multitude of reasons to get a business valuation. Determining the tangible and intangible assets of your business is always important, whether you are shaping your business strategy, getting ready to acquire another business, or buying out a partner....
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If You Are Buying a Company, Consider an Equipment Appraisal
When you are in the process of buying another company, there is a lot to prepare for. Top of mind are usually all the short and long-term factors, like the transition period, operations, profit, and assets. While these are all important, what often gets overlooked is...
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Focused on Digitization? Make an IT Equipment Appraisal Part of Your Growth Strategy
Digitization is no longer a commodity in today’s competitive business landscape. If it is not one of your top priorities, you are putting the health of your organization in danger. But any efforts to become more digitized should not stop with the tools themselves, or...
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Goodwill Can Increase Your Company’s Value: Here Is How
There are certain aspects of a business that can be easily seen and measured. These tangible assets are unambiguous, and making sure they are represented in an accurate business valuation is critical for a multitude of reasons. Business valuations not only guide your...
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Why You Should Get a Business Valuation When Buying Out a Partner
When you first started your company, both you and your business partner were crucial to its success and longevity. Fast forward to today, your business partner has decided to transition away from the company. This could be for a number of reasons. More commonly, the...
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Best Practices For Maintaining Your Trademark
In an effort to protect your business, you registered your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. If approved, you were issued a federal registration number. Now that you have taken that necessary step in the preservation of your brand, your business is...
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Purchase Price Allocations: Accuracy is Critical
To comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), companies know there are a lot of rules to follow for financial reporting purposes. Are you planning to acquire or merge with another business? Business combinations and acquisitions is an area where...
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Not-For-Profit Organizations Need Appraisals Too (Here Is Why They Are Important)
If you run a large corporation, a business valuation is a critical part of your overall operations. The valuation process of a for-profit business is fairly straightforward, although some of the specifics of appraising assets and assessing income and debts to come up...
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