Forecasting Errors One of the common pitfalls in applying the income approach is committing forecasting errors. To understand the impact of this error, this article discusses the importance of the income approach in business valuations and areas that require careful evaluation. One of the common pitfalls in applying the income approach is committing forecasting errors. To understand the impact of this error ...

A Series on Managing Uncertainty and Fear (Part II) Clients may feel isolated or overwhelmed by financial decisions. Create an environment where clients feel safe asking questions and expressing concerns. Make sure to include attorneys, financial planners, etc. to provide comprehensive support. The author, in this second part of the series, shares his strategies to address uncertainty and fear. Read Part I ...

Odds as a Financial Ratio in Business Valuation Theory Every business transaction involves a bet of sort. This is also evidenced in the price of put and call options. Can we draw some insight from sports betting to help us calculate the value of a business? Perhaps. Odds in sports betting is a common expression communicating the change and return of winning a bet. Odds as a ratio in business valuation theor ...