Asset-Based Approach and Specialized Topics Flashcards
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When is the asset-based approach most appropriate for business valuation?
Answer: For asset-holding companies, real estate entities, or businesses being liquidated
The asset-based approach is most appropriate for asset-intensive companies (real estate, natural resources), holding companies, investment entities, and businesses being valued under a liquidation premise where earnings are less relevant.
What is the adjusted net asset method?
Answer: Restating all assets and liabilities to fair market value, then calculating the difference
The adjusted net asset method restates each asset (tangible and identifiable intangible) and liability on the balance sheet from book value to fair market value, with the difference representing equity value.
How are intangible assets identified and valued in a business valuation?
Answer: Through analysis of competitive advantages, customer relationships, and intellectual property, then valued using income, market, or cost approaches
Identifiable intangible assets (trade names, customer relationships, technology, non-compete agreements) are identified through due diligence and valued using the relief-from-royalty method, multi-period excess earnings, or replacement cost approach.
What is a buy-sell agreement and how does it relate to business valuation?
Answer: A contract defining how ownership interests are transferred, often specifying the valuation mechanism
A buy-sell agreement governs the transfer of ownership interests when triggering events occur (death, disability, retirement), often specifying how the business will be valued (formula, appraised value) and the terms of purchase.
What is the role of a valuation engagement letter?
Answer: It defines the scope, purpose, standard of value, assumptions, and fees for the valuation assignment
The engagement letter establishes the formal agreement between the analyst and client, specifying the subject interest, purpose, standard and premise of value, key assumptions, scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and fees.
What is the excess earnings method and when is it commonly used?
Answer: It separates return on tangible assets from intangible asset earnings, commonly used for small businesses and professional practices
The excess earnings method (Treasury Method) calculates the return attributable to tangible assets, subtracts it from total earnings to isolate earnings attributable to intangible assets, then capitalizes each stream, commonly used for small businesses.
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