The Theory Surrounding the Business Valuation
Introduction A report on business valuation is an essential tool for companies that decide to merge with other companies, acquire other companies, sell some of their shares or when they plan to liquidate their business. The theory surrounding the Business Valuation has undergone profound changes during the last two decades. Because business valuation can be subjective in nature. It has been a subject of considerable controversy. Until this day, there is no consensus on a particular method of valuation. Consequently, the existence of various standard methods of business valuation give rise to widely differing values. Due to the evaluation dilemma, in recent years, there has emerged growing acceptance of the idea that whenever possible conclusions using one method should be cross-checked for reasonableness against the results of another method. Quad Valuation Approach The choice of the valuation approach and methodology is determined by the characteristics of the busine...