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Properly performed business valuations require an understanding of appropriate standards and practices as well as a familiarity with related elements, principles and theory. Obtain a sound overview of the discipline of business valuation as you learn how to start engagements the right way and gather and analyse data for a successful conclusion.

Gain an overview of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and other standards that guide business valuations, as well as the important matters to consider when accepting engagements. At the conclusion of this session you will be able to:

• Recognize the professional standards, credentials, and organizations in the discipline of business valuation.
• Recognize the critical elements and phases of a valuation engagement.
• Recognize the principles, theory, approaches, and procedures for business valuation.
• Recognize how to evaluate conflicts of interest.
• Define and recognize the types and sources of data that should be gathered when conducting a business valuation.
• Identify the forms of data analysis utilized to perform a business valuation.