‘Tis the season of goodwill
At this time of year goodwill may conjure up images of mince pies, presents round the Christmas tree, and merry carol singers. However, as we …
Valuations
Do online business valuation calculators work?
From getting a medical opinion to ordering a pizza, almost anything can be done online. So, free online valuation calculators are a seemingly attractive way …
When is a deal, not a deal?
They think it’s all over….. When business owners shake hands on a deal with a buyer they often assume that all the hard work is …
New global standards for valuations launched
A new set of international valuation standards comes into force from July 2017 with the aim of creating greater consistency, transparency, and confidence in valuations, …
Valuing synergy in M&A deals
Synergy is the rationale that is used to justify many public and private M&A deals and support the transaction price. However, synergy is often little …
Business Valuations -Choosing a Valuer
The valuation of companies and shares in the UK is largely unregulated. With everyone from company sale brokers to the man down the pub offering …
Valuation insights: New rules for purchase price allocations
The new accounting standard FRS 102 requires that on a company or business purchase the separate intangible assets acquired should be identified and valued. With …
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Top 7 Valuation Blunders
Valuations are needed for a wide range of reasons – when buying or selling a business, to resolve shareholder disputes, divorce settlements, buy-outs, or for …