Business Valuation

Business valuations establish market value by assessing company strengths and weaknesses and tangible and intangible assets. Business valuations become necessary for financial, legal, business, family, or personal reasons but they also serve to identify areas for management to effectively focus energy on to improve value. CDPA, PC bases valuations on the analysis of industry information, economic conditions, and related tax and financial data to ensure accurate value. Experienced professionals recognized by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts lead our expert team. Typical business valuation engagements include:

• Business valuation to assisting in negotiating a sale price for mergers and acquisitions

• Business valuation to identify assets for estate and gift tax planning

• Business valuation for partner buyouts

• Business valuation for IPOs

• Business valuation to support litigation

Fraud Examination

Unfortunately instances of fraud are prevalent in today’s world. From minor to extreme cases, those responsible should be exposed and held accountable. Calling CDPA as soon as fraud is suspected is the first step in taking action. Our Certified Fraud Examination team is well-versed in the law as it is related to fraud and fraud investigations, and they understand underlying factors that motivate individuals to commit fraud.  In addition, they have the ability to: 

• Examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions

• Interview suspects to to obtain information and confessions

• Write investigation reports

• Advise clients as to their findings and testify at trial

• Advise clients on improving their internal controls

  Download our Fraud Examination Information Sheet.

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