Business Valuations

Business Valuations

The Business Valuations group at Greenstein Rogoff Olsen & Co provides the expertise of a large big four firm with the hands on individualized service of a small local firm with regional prices. We are committed to provide our clients and their advisors with the highest quality services and support available.

Valuation Process
Valuation Experience
Sample Report
Glossary of Terms

Tax Related

Stock Options (409A)
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Estate and Gift Taxes
Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs)
Charitable Contributions
Marital Dissolutions
Fair Value Valuations

FASB ASC 805 (formerly SFAS 141r) Purchase Price Allocation
FASB ASC 350 (formerly SFAS 142) Goodwill Impairment
FASB ASC 820 (formerly SFAS 157) Fair Value Measurements
Intangible Assets
Business Planning & Corporate Reorganizations

Sales and Purchases
Mergers and Acquisitions
Buy-Sell Agreements
Spin-Offs and Split-Ups
Stock Redemptions
Fairness Opinions
Solvency Letters
Feasibility Studies
All valuations are prepared in conformity with the IRS Valuation Guidelines, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) Professional Standards for conducting and reporting on business valuations and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as promulgated by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the Appraisal Foundation.

 

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