Business Valuations: What is it? by David Moore, CPA It’s never easy to determine the true worth of something. It’s especially difficult when it comes to business. When it comes to determining the true value of business assets, an Accredited Business Valuation professional can provide an expert evaluation based on rigorous, professional training. A Certified Public Accountant who is Accredited in Business Valuation (CPA/ABV) can help you by providing a thorough understanding of financial statement analysis, taxation, economics and business management across a wide range of industries. A clear and comprehensive knowledge of these issues can make a huge difference whether you are planning to sell your business, considering estate planning or structuring legal strategy. With analytical training, we can communicate not just what the numbers are, but what they mean. In other words, we can analyze many facets of business that non-CPAs simply can’t and do it in a way that helps you construct a thorough valuation. Furthermore, a CPA’s objectivity and integrity will lend credibility to your presentation. Why take chances when it comes to business valuation? Let me help you prepare your valuation – and make sure the odds are in your favor.

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