John R. Janicek, CPA, P.C.- Valuation Sevices

Benefits Offered by a CVA

Business valuation professionals provide many intangible benefits to their clients. Some of the benefits provided include:

Determination of Value
Selecting the most appropriate approach to determine value based on the purpose of the business valuation engagement.

Professional Affiliations
Many reputable business valuators are members of professional organizations.

Confidentiality
Engaging business valuation services assures that the details of your business remain confidential.

Litigation Support
Minimizing the potential risk of litigation is a primary objective. In the event litigation is unavoidable, the valuator can assist as an expert witness or recommend another qualified expert.

Third-Party Objectivity
Avoiding problems that can arise from questions of independence and objectivity is critical to ensuring a credible valuation. Compliance with Standards of Professional Practice provides assurance that the business valuator will treat your engagement consistently and without bias.

Specialized Training
Business valuation services are provided by professionals who are specifically trained through specialized educational programs, including those provided by NACVA.

Business Valuation Services

Understanding the full scope of business valuation services is important in identifying specific areas of interest and need. Business valuation clients come from all professions and industries. Included are: attorneys, judges, financial planners and institutions, insurance companies, Certified Public Accountants, business consultants, business owners, real estate appraisers, and business brokers. Reasons to hire a professional business valuator may include:

Tax Purposes:

Adequacy of Life Insurance
Allocation of Acquisition Price
Charitable Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Gift and Estate Taxes
Executive Compensation
Gifting Programs

Litigation Situations:

Disruption of a Business
Dissenting Shareholder Actions
Divorce
Economic Loss Analysis
Partner Disputes
Eminent Domain
Mediation and Arbitration
Wrongful Death

Business Reasons:

Buy/Sell Agreements
Mergers and Acquisitions
Fairness Opinions
Financing
Bankruptcy and Foreclosures
Liquidation or Reorganization
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
Franchise Valuation or Evaluation
Sale/Purchase of a Business
Split-ups/Spin-offs
Succession Planning

Management Support:

Business Plans
Strategic and Market Analysis
Lease versus Buy
Incentive Stock Options
Performance Measurement

"When Value Is the Issue, You Need a Valuation Professional"

John R. Janicek, CPA, P.C.
115 Shivel Drive
Hendersonville, TN 37075

Phone: 615.822.8315
Fax: 615.822.4959