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In this section you'll find insights and understanding into valuations and getting to the one right result.
What is "personal" or "professional" goodwill, and how is it distinguished from the asset known as "corporate" or "enterprise" goodwill? And why should you care? In the context of a transaction, business enterprise goodwill refers to the price paid for a business above tangible assets and what …
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The SEC has announced that several Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have misclassified warrants issued in IPOs as equity rather than a liability. SPACs that have incorrectly classified the warrants as equity may be required to restate their financial statements if the impact is deemed …
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On March 25, 2021, Senators Bernie Sanders and Sheldon Whitehouse formally proposed a bill, known as the 99.5% Act. The proposed bill rolls back many of the cuts included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Some of the more impactful changes for many families include: A reduction of the gift tax …
Learn more about Gift & Estate Tax Planning: Decisive Action Required
A business valuation, the formal process that results in an opinion of the value of a closely held company, can be a valuable tool for a business owner in a number of situations. In some situations, a valuation is legally required. In others, procuring a valuation that is prepared by a …
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