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If a business is closely held, it may be difficult to determine its value. Yet, for a variety of reasons, it may be necessary to determine the value of a single share of stock or the entire company for a transaction or reporting purposes.
Determining the value of a business requires experience, thorough analysis and careful consideration of the facts.
The valuation process does not produce an absolute, but rather an estimate of, value. Two appraisers can consider the same facts, but based on selected assumptions, they can find different conclusions that may each be reasonable. It is the appraiser who utilizes assumptions that deviate further from common sense and the original facts which can be deemed unreliable. Therefore it is highly recommeded to get a business valuation if you're considering selling but only from an expert that's a member of the American Society of Appraisers and who is an analyst that understands today's valuation guidelines and reporting requirements.
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