The business valuation book : proven strategies for measuring a company's value /

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Author / Creator:Gabehart, Scott, 1961-
Imprint:New York : AMACOM, American Management Association, c2002.
Description:xxv, 309 p. ; 27 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4781231
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Other authors / contributors:Brinkley, Richard, 1956-
ISBN:0814406424
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • 1. Overview
  • Introduction to the ARM Approach to Business Valuation
  • What Are the Goals of Our Journey?
  • How Will We Reach Our Goals?
  • From Classical Valuation to the ARM Approach
  • The Final Stretch
  • Appendix. Overview of CD-ROM Materials
  • Useful Valuation-Related Web Sites
  • 2. Introduction to Classical Business Valuation
  • Why Value a Business?
  • Different Market Segments Related to Business Valuation
  • Generally Accepted Valuation Principles (GAVP)
  • Valuation Versus Appraisal
  • Initial Steps in the Valuation Process
  • The Basics of Classical Valuation Methods
  • 3. Overview of the ARM Approach
  • Essence of the ARM Approach
  • Valuation Process of the ARM Approach
  • If at First You Don't Succeed
  • ARM Approach Questionnaire
  • 4. Business Valuation Through the ARM Approach, Part I
  • Practical Nature of the ARM Approach
  • Adjusted Cash Flow
  • Importance of the ACF Calculation
  • ACF and Other Cash Flow Applications
  • Business Valuation
  • Appendix. Example of an Income Approach Valuation Method: The Snowden Technique
  • 5. Business Valuation Through the ARM Approach, Part II
  • Introduction to Rules of Thumb
  • Overview of Rules of Thumb
  • General Factors Affecting Rule of Thumb Results
  • ACF Multiples Versus Gross Revenue Multiples
  • General After-Tax Rules of Thumb
  • Valuation Factors Affecting Larger Businesses
  • Compiling Rules of Thumb
  • Concluding Remarks About Rules of Thumb
  • Use of Market Comparable Sales Data
  • Comparing the Guideline and Comparable Methods
  • Applying the Market Comparable Methods
  • Applying the Guideline Public Company Method
  • Complete List of Possible Market-Based Valuation Techniques
  • Summary Caveats Regarding Market Data Methods
  • Other Sources of Market Comp Data
  • 6. Impact of Terms, Conditions, and Taxes for Valuing Businesses
  • Important Terms and Conditions That Affect Price
  • Terms, Conditions, and Market Comp Data
  • Asset Sale Versus Stock Sale
  • Important Role of Taxation for Business Valuation
  • Allocation of Purchase Price
  • Tax Planning Tools for Optimizing Business Value
  • Detailed Analysis of Various Terms and Conditions
  • Sources of Tax Information
  • Important IRS Rulings (Revenue Rulings) and Court Cases
  • 7. Fractional Interests and Discounts
  • Minority and Marketability Discounts
  • Analysis of Marketability Discounts
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Hypothetical Example of Multiplicative Discounts
  • 8. ARM Approach Case Study and Words of Wisdom
  • ARM Approach Case Study
  • Case Study Information
  • Overview of the Subject Company
  • Business and Industry Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • Economic Analysis
  • Valuation Analysis
  • Final Comments
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • About the Authors