Business Valuations

Many business owners think valuation services are viable only when buying or selling a company or when a valuation is needed for estate tax purposes.

However, a business valuation can be a critical management and planning tool. It provides a better understanding of the true profitability of a business.  Historical cost can present a distortion of a company's value.  A business valuation can help determine if the return investment is still adequate and/or increasing.

EHTC is a member of Financial Consulting Group, L.C. This organization creates large organization synergies by pooling member-firm knowledge nationwide.  Its members have specific valuation and litigation experience and industry knowledge.  They are among the top-rated valuation specialists in the world.  We are able to work together on large projects and develop shared processes and methodologies to increate the ultimate quality of our services in business valuation and litigation support.

A valuation can set guidelines for decisions involving:

• Business acquisitions or divestures
• Buy/sell agreements
• Expansion/contraction of business lines
• New shareholder purchases
• Employee stock option plans
• Financial planning
• Insurance planning
• Value building

Valuations will also aid personal decisions involving:

• Preparation of personal financial statements
• Information for divorce proceedings
• Estate planning
• Gifting programs
• Legal matters

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) require that transactions be presented in financial statements on an historical cost basis. Unfortunately, historical cost can result in a distorted picture of the value of a business.

EHTC has the experience, knowledge and qualifications to provide you with an accurate valuation of your company.

Team members available to assist you are:
  Dennis M. Echelbarger, CPA/CFF
  Diane L. Friar, CPA/ABV