Valuation Education is Important to All Businesses and Entrepreneurs

ValuationEducation.com courses are intended to provide a solid foundation for professionals entering the business valuation profession. Courses include business valuation theory, research methodology, economic and industry analysis, asset approach, income approach, intangible assets and special introductory topics. Ibbotson buildup; invested capital and equity approaches; CAPM, beta, capitalization methodologies; discounted cash flow methodologies, S Corp taxation after "Gross" case; and discounts and premiums.

Courses are presented by one of the industry's most recognized experts and trainers - Mel H. Abraham, CPA, CVA, ABV, ASA.

Recent articles in Inc. and Entrepreneur magazine conclude that business valuations are critical for businesses of any size--and not just when a business is being bought or sold. Inc. magazine recently stated:

"A business's success is ultimately measured by a business's value. . .Knowing your net worth as a private business owner provides a useful snapshot of where your company stands, what options it has, and how it can improve in the long term."

Some common uses of valuations include:

• Determining the price to buy, sell or merge a business. Determining value of spin-offs.
• An annual reality check of your business performance.
• A tool for aligning employee goals and business improvement.
• Adding new shareholders, setting prices for new stock purchases or buying back shares from existing shareholders.
• Business owner personal net worth calculation for estate tax liability and planning, insurance, financial planning.
• Obtaining and maintaining financing.
• Employee stock ownership plans.
• Stock option and other incentive plans.
• IPO Research.
• Research into feasibility of management or other leveraged buyouts.
• Divorce proceedings of shareholders.
• Litigation support.
• Mediation and arbitration of disputes (e.g. between shareholders/business partners).
• Valuation of business spin-offs.
• Bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganizations.
• Exit Strategy.
• Conducting due diligence.

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ValuationEducation.com courses include valuation theory, asset approach, income approach, & intangible assets. Ibbotson buildup; invested capital and equity approaches; CAPM, beta, capitalization methodologies; discounted cash flow methodologies and discounts and premiums. Courses are presented by one of the industry's most recognized expert and trainer - Mel H. Abraham, CPA, CVA, ABV, ASA.