A CPAs Guide to Valuing a Closely Held Business

Learn about the business valuation process with A CPA's Guide to Valuing a Closely Held Business. You'll receive the overview that you need to understand a business valuation. You'll learn about the objectives, necessary steps and applications of this practice discipline.

Written in plain English by a leading expert in the field, this book is a must-have reference for CPAs and professionals who do not regularly perform business valuations. You'll get the information you need on key areas, including:

• Engagement considerations
• Purpose and function of the business valuation
• Tax considerations
• Valuation concepts
• Premises of allocation

The use of financial ratio analysis in the business valuation process to evaluate past, current and future performance of a business is also addressed. An extensive case study illustrating the valuation process is included.