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August 2011

 
"Insights on Valuation"

The latest issue of our “Insights on Valuation” newsletter is now available. Arxis Financial, Inc. is pleased to provide this highly respected, nationwide publication which features valuable information that is applicable to many litigation matters. Topics in this issue include:

• How About an Annual Business Valuation?: A business valuation is needed at the death of an owner, the gifting of ownership interests, and in certain litigation matters. But is an annual valuation of a business ever required? Yes. Most of the annual valuation requirements are tax related such as in the administration of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Beyond the occasional tax compliance matters, there are a few reasons why a business owner may want to consider annual valuations.

• Fundamentals of Fair Market Value:
All business valuations are context sensitive in that their outcomes depend on what is being valued, why it is being valued, and for whom it is being valued. To help define the valuation assignment and choose the appropriate approache(s) to value and the specific methodologies thereunder, the business valuation profession has developed a list of basic elements necessary thereto.

• When Disaster Strikes!: Have you ever thought about what would happen to your business, and the value of your business, if you got caught in a disaster, natural or otherwise? For example, a fire could wipe out your manufacturing capabilities, your computers, your billing and administrative functions, etc. Here are a few things to think about ....

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Partner Profile:
The Business Valuation practice is headed by partner Chris L. Hamilton, CPA, CFE, CVA, DABFA. Mr. Hamilton is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, and a Diplomate with the American Board of Forensic Accounting. He is a licensed life and disability insurance agent and a General Securities Representative. Mr. Hamilton has published articles in several publications, and has made presentations at national conferences, training institutes and seminars on topics including forensic accounting, fraud and business appraisal.

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Chris Hamilton, CPA CFE, CVA, DABFA
chamilton@arxisgroup.com
(805) 306-7890
www.arxisfinancial.com
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Litigation Consulting
Forensic Accounting - Fraud - Business Valuation
 

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