Valuing a Business, Sixth Edition: The Analysis and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies

Accurately analyze and appraise any business with the most trusted guide to valuation Originally published more than 40 years ago, Valuing a Business set the standard for excellence in the appraisal field and is the world's most respected valuation reference. This edition reflects the substantial advances in the tools and sophistication in business valuation, as well as new appraisal standards and regulations that have evolved since it was last published in 2008. These advances fall broadly into three categories: Increasing consensus among the valuation professional organizations on standards, methodology, and terminology Updated appraisal rules, regulations, standards and guidance issued by governmental, or quasigovernmental, and professional bodies Major advances in the quantity, quality, and accessibility of empirical data available to support business valuation conclusions Valuing a Business provides thorough coverage and step-by-step analyses of virtually every topic important to you, including standards and credentials, valuation theory and principles, gathering data, site visits, financial statement analysis, writing reports, buy-sell agreements, litigation support services, and much more.This landmark resource is a complete one-stop compendium of information on the full range of valuation concepts and methods.

About the Author

Dr. Shannon P. Pratt , CFA, FASA, ARM, MCBA, ABAR, CM&AA (Portland, OR) is the Chairman and CEO of the valuation firm Shannon Pratt Valuations, Inc., and the founder and editor emeritus of Business Valuation Resources, LLC. The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is a multi-discipline, non-profit, international organization representing appraisers of all disciplines, including business valuation. ASA’s mission is to foster the public trust of the appraisal profession through compliance with the highest levels of ethical and professional standards. The American Society of Appraiser’s Educational Foundation (ASEF) is a non-profit foundation focused on education, research, and charitable activities to advance the appraisal profession.