We are frequently called upon by business owners, attorneys, CPAs, and other advisors to assist in engagements when a high-level of experience, independence, and competency in business valuation is required such as:

Compliance and Planning

Estate and gift
Shareholder buy/sell agreements
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Stock option plans

Transaction Advisory

Mergers and acquisitions
Acquisition due diligence
Succession, transition, and exit planning
Shareholder buy-in / buy-out
Purchasing or selling a business
Lending and SBA financing

Financial Reporting

Purchase price allocation
Goodwill impairment testing
Intellectual property and intangible asset valuations

Litigation Support

Business and contract disputes
Divorce
Fraud investigation and forensic accounting
Expert witness testimony

Business Valuation

CPAs with business valuation credentials are uniquely positioned for performing reasonable and defensible business valuations. CPAs bring integrity, objectivity, sound judgment, and commitment to quality service to every engagement. Business valuation is a complex process requiring broad knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, taxation, and business in addition to expert application of generally accepted valuation methodologies and diligent adherence to professional standards.

Business valuation has frequently been referred to as art based on science, as a significant amount of informed professional judgment and careful consideration of the unique facts and circumstances of each business are critical in performing a credible valuation analysis.

Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP's commitment to providing personal, timely, and value-added services is the key to our success in providing high-quality business valuation services to our clients. Our business valuation professionals are Certified Public Accountants who have specialized experience and credentials in business valuation to include the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) designations. Our valuation professionals are ready to assist you in the most complex valuation assignments.

For additional information about our Business Valuation and Transaction Advisory Services, please contact Wayne A. Luckenbaugh, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA at (717) 569-2900 or .