It is not easy to 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 taxes
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Dissenting shareholder actions/partner disputes

Obtain Peace of Mind... With our specialized expertise in preparing valuation reports, be assured, you will receive the most accurate, dependable service from Certified Valuation Analysts you can trust — having gone through thorough training and rigorous testing to receive certification. 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.

Bruner-Cox LLP is certified by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

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