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Business Valuations

Using the Internet for Litigation Research

by 14 October 2009

We use Google and the internet as a valuable research tool in almost all our forensic accounting litigation matters. The information available enables us to check the stories of both the plaintiff and defendant against other sources of information.

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Business Goodwill – What is it?

by Arnold Shields 1 October 2009

Goodwill is an intangible asset derived from other assets of the business. Its existence depends upon proof that the business generates and is likely to continue to generate earnings from the use of the identifiable assets, locations, people, efficiencies, systems, processes and techniques of the business.

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Business Valuations of Minority Interests in Private Company

by 24 August 2009

We have often had to address the issue of minority interests when valuing businesses in litigation matters and business restructuring. A minority interest is one where the interest does not have control of the entity being valued, i.e. the shareholding is less than 50%.

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Business Valuation Rules of Thumb

by Arnold Shields 18 August 2009

Rules of Thumb in business valuations almost always benefit the seller of a business. Rules of thumb are often used to justify or validate the value of a business that is either unprofitable or uneconomic.

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Due Diligence or Business Review – Business Valuations

by 30 July 2009

Due diligence or business review is an essential step in evaluating a target business or new business venture. It involves a detailed study of all aspects of the business.

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