It is not easy to determine the true value of any business — especially closely held organizations. Unlike the value of publicly traded companies, the true worth of a privately held company is often unknown. An accurate value determination becomes imperative when it is necessary to negotiate the value in a purchase agreement or merger or in cases of divorce where assets are split. Other common needs for a business valuation include:

• Obtaining Financing
• Adequacy of Life Insurance
• Disruption of a Business
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
• Buy / Sell Agreements
• Succession Planning
• Gift  and Estate Taxes
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Dissenting Shareholder Actions / Partner Disputes
• Divorce Proceedings

Peace of Mind
The experience of our valuation team, coupled with the professionalism and individualized attention given to every engagement, provides our clients with the peace of mind that only a trusted advisor can supply.  Bruner-Cox LLP offers clients the best of both worlds — the knowledge and experience to assure confidence in our services — and the personalized attention of individual team members that really care about your outcome.

Utilizing a systematic approach, our consultants will determine the most beneficial method of analysis for your business and deliver a professionally prepared, objective valuation report detailing the financial research involved, the methodologies used and their impact on value of the company.

Certified Valuation Professionals
Through certification by The National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), you are assured valuation service from Bruner-Cox LLP that is carefully prepared, of the highest quality, have adequate due diligence and complies with rigorous ethical standards. As a prerequisite to certification, NACVA requires training to assure practitioners have the knowledge and understanding necessary to perform competent services, and to assure a level of consistency and continuity in their work/product.  Once training is complete, the valuator must pass rigorous testing practices to become certified.

For further information about Bruner-Cox LLP l business valuation services, contact Valuation Services Partner, Thomas A. Clevenger, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, or Senior Valuation Analyst, Chris Daianu, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA.