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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS VALUATIONS STARTING FROM $499

Where human experience combines with automation to deliver accurate and
affordable valuations with speed.

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APPRAISAL SERVICES PHILADELPHIA - CERTIFIED APPRAISERS

1. INDICATIVE VALUATION

A place for business owners to start, using the valuation to make better
decisions. An indicative value built by accredited appraisers.

2. CERTIFIED VALUATIONS

Identifying a value that is accurate and reliable, minimizing your risks against
the IRS, in litigation or with any external reviewer.

3. CERTIFIED VALUATIONS FOR COMPLEX MATTERS

If your valuation sits outside the box, speak directly to our accredited
appraisers for required customization.


A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO - ANDREW MACKSON

“Quality business valuations have traditionally been available only for those
large organizations that can afford the price tag of $10,000 plus per
engagement. This is no longer the case. Philadelphia Business Valuations has
spent years developing and refining its proprietary valuation process with the
latest in automation technology to enhance customization and speed, bringing
high quality valuations and affordable prices to those in need”




ACROSS THE COMPANY´S ACCREDITED APPRAISERS, WE HAVE;

TRUSTED
CLIENTS

COMPLETED
VALUATIONS

YEARS OF
COMBINED
EXPERIENCE

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
DELIVERED

350

TRUSTED
CLIENTS

50

YEARS OF
COMBINED
EXPERIENCE


BUSINESS VALUATIONS FOR PHILADELPHIA

CERTIFIED INDUSTRY LEADERS

Every valuation is certified by valuation industry leaders, accredited by the
top industry associations of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) or
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

VALUATION AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY

Proprietary valuation automation technology increasing customization for
enhanced reliability and speed for tight deadlines.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS COMPLIANT

Depending on the product level chosen, our Valuations are compliant with IRS
Ruling 59-60 and/or also be compliant with USPAP, the highest industry standard.

UNIQUE VALUATION METHODOLOGY

Unique proven valuation methodology tested against local, state and federal
courts, the IRS, and sophisticated intermediaries and buyers.

NUMBER OF METHODOLOGIES

Our valuations consider up to 6 methodologies across 3 approaches to
value a business ensuring the highest accuracy.

COST EFFECTIVE

Our certified valuations are the most cost effective in the market, without
sacrificing on quality.


SEE OUR CERTIFIED VALUATION REPORTS
FROM $499

All of our valuation reports are signed and certified by an accredited
appraiser. 

Valuation Options


OUR PROCESS – HOW TO VALUE A BUSINESS


Step 1


Product Selection

Determine the right valuation product for you. This is driven by the valuation
purpose, e.g, strategic planning or litigation purposes.

Step 2


Purchase

Click and purchase the right valuation product for you. If you're unsure, see
our FAQs.

Step 3


Documents

Once purchased, you will receive an email that includes the list of documents
required from you and the link to the secure dataroom to upload your documents.

Step 4


Appraisal Commencement

Once all documents have been uploaded the appraiser commences the valuation.

Step 5


Additional Information

If further information is required, you will receive an email from the trained
appraiser working on your valuation requesting additional information for
accuracy and compliance.

Step 6


Final Report

Once the valuation is complete, you will receive an email with the signed and
finalized report.  







OUR PROCESS – HOW TO VALUE A BUSINESS


1st


Product Selection


Determine the right valuation product for you. This is driven by the valuation
purpose, e.g, strategic planning or litigation purposes.

2nd


Purchase


Click and purchase the right valuation product for you. If you're unsure, see
our FAQs.

3rd


Documents


Once purchased, you will receive an email that includes the list of documents
required from you and the link to the secure dataroom to upload your documents.

4th


Appraisal Commencement


Once all documents have been uploaded the appraiser commences the valuation.

5th


Additional Information


If further information is required, you will receive an email from the trained
appraiser working on your valuation.

6st


Final Report


Once the valuation is complete, you will receive an email with the signed and
finalized report.




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


What is a business valuation?

A business valuation is a process to find out how much your business is worth.
Often completed by accredited appraisers for purposes such as selling a company,
tax compliance, litigation, strategic planning or to negotiate with investors.

What will my valuation process look like?
 * Determine the right valuation product for you.
 * Click and purchase the valuation product.
 * Once the purchase is confirmed, you will receive the list of docs required, a
   valuation questionnaire, and a link to the secure dataroom where you can
   upload all documents.
 * Once all documents have been uploaded the appraiser commences the valuation.
 * If further information is required, you will receive an email from our
   trained appraisers working on your valuation.
 * Once the valuation is complete, you will receive an email with the signed and
   finalized report.  

Is an indicative valuation right for me?

An indicative valuation provides an accurate valuation range of how much your
business might be worth. However it is not as detailed as a full valuation and
does not come with a detailed valuation report. If your valuation does not need
to be reviewed by an external party (i.e. the IRS or in litigation) and rather,
is simply used for internal/strategic planning purposes, this is a great
economical choice for you.

What happens if I have more than one entity that needs to be valued?

You will need to email info@losangelesbv.com and speak with our accredited
appraiser to accurately scope your valuation engagement and provide pricing.

Is a basic valuation right for me?

A basic appraisal report is a certified report to USPAP standards, however it is
in a condensed format. Each section of the written report is condensed in the
justification and support of the valuation. It is designed for when there is
little to no litigation risk. This report is designed for internal planning and
compliance matters (tax & financial reporting) where minimal risk and complexity
exists. 

Is a summary appraisal report right for me?

A summary appraisal report is a shorter version of a full appraisal report and
provides a concise yet informative valuation document. If you need a valuation
for legal or financial purposes and prefer a more condensed and cost-effective
report, then a summary appraisal report could be the right choice given it
provides essential details about your business' value without the extensive
documentation found in a full report. This report is certified and
to valuation standards, USPAP.

Is a full appraisal report right for me?
A full appraisal report is suitable for business owners who require a
comprehensive and detailed assessment of their business' value. If you're
involved in complex transactions, litigation, tax matters, or want a thorough
understanding of your business' worth, a full appraisal report is the way to go.
It provides in-depth analysis, documentation, and full justification for the
valuation in the report.
What is the American Society of Appraisers (ASA)?

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is a multi-discipline, international
organization of professional appraisers, and the oldest one in its field of
expertise. If you need a reliable appraiser, looking for one who is a member of
ASA is recommended because they follow very high professional standards by
providing education, training, and support for appraisers.

What is the difference between valuation software providers and non-software
providers?

Some of the key differences are:

 * Software alone can't provide an opinion of value (this comes from an
   accredited appraiser), hence it can't provide a certified valuation report
   and it's not advisable for valuations that need to withstand scrutiny from
   third parties, such as tax authorities.
 * Valuation software is based on a limited number of inputs, and often the
   inputs are made by professionals who are not accredited appraisers. This can
   mean the output is either incorrect or limited compared to a trained
   professional capturing all the required inputs, necessary for reliable and
   useful outputs.
 * Valuation is as much art as it is science. While a software can follow
   science, it can miss key qualitative aspects of a company or case facts that
   can heavily impact valuation results.

What is CFA certification?

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter is a designation given to those who
have completed the CFA® Program and completed acceptable work experience
requirements.

The CFA Program is a three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment
tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning. The CFA
Program is typically completed by those with backgrounds in finance, accounting,
economics, or business. CFA charterholders earn the right to use the CFA
designation after program completion, application, and acceptance by CFA
Institute. CFA charterholders are qualified to work in senior and executive
positions in investment management, risk management, asset management, and more.

What is ASA certification?
ASA-accredited appraisers are valuation experts in their respective specialties
of all types of tangible and intangible properties. The meticulous ASA
accreditation process ensures that ASA-accredited appraisers are accurate,
impartial, and credible. They are educated and experienced in their fields and
are respected members of their communities. They can deliver independent
valuations that assure your property is appraised at its fair market value, or
other relevant standard of value.
How is automation used in your valuation process?

Automation allows us to produce high-quality results with less human time
involvement and risk of human errors. For example, we use proprietary software
tools to automate the transfer of data between documents, minimizing the risk of
errors while improving our time to delivery.  This ensures we spend more time on
our analysis and less on repetitive tasks.

What are the USPAP industry standards?

USPAP stands for the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. It is
a set of rules and guidelines that appraisers in the United States can follow
when they're valuing an asset (including a business). These standards are
established by The Appraisal Foundation and authorized by the United States
Congress to ensure that appraisers do their job correctly, ethically, and
consistently by setting clear rules for how appraisals should be conducted,
reported, and documented.

What documents will I need to provide for my valuation?
For the valuation we request the below (or let us know if not
available/relevant):

1.  5 years (minimum 3 years, or since company inception if a lesser time frame)
of historic financials (may they be accountant prepared, reviewed, unaudited, or
audited).
 
2.  tax returns for the same period as the financials above.

3.  financials for the a) year-to-date period and b) last-twelve-month to the
preferred valuation date.

4.  Depreciation schedules.

5.  Future projections/forecasts if relevant/available. Include relevant
comments and justification.

6.  A valuation questionnaire which will serve a key input for our analysis.
What confidentiality procedures are in place?

Strict confidentiality procedures are followed at every point during the
engagement. Documentation of the business such as financial statements that
contain private and confidential information are treated as such, with secure
digital processes and software, and human processes where only the staff
involved in your valuation will have access to your data. The data is only used
for the purposes of completing the valuation and never alternative purposes.
Please see our privacy statement found here.

Are your valuations accurate?

Accuracy can be defined as that which can be defended against the highest level
of scrutiny. Our valuations withstand this scrutiny from the IRS, DOL, in
litigation, CPAs, attorneys, business owners & others, due to our proven
process, justification and support within the report.

What is a certified valuation report?

It is a report completed by an accredited appraiser that adheres to professional
standards and methodologies set forth by the various industry associations and
tax authorities.

What is a business segment or business entity?
If a car dealership sells vehicles but also services cars then it has two
business segments 1) selling cars and 2) servicing cars. These two business
activities can have many differences when individually analyzed, such as cost
structures impacting profitability, growth prospects impacting revenue and risk
profiles.
What do I do if I have more than one business segment?

Send an email to info@losangelesbv.com explaining you have additional business
segments, and one of our accredited appraisers will be in contact with you to
ascertain more information and clarify the price and process.

 

What happens if I'm unhappy with the value derived?

We do not modify results to meet clients' expectations.  We follow a
state-of-the-art process that ensures that our valuation conclusions are
objectively defensible while being compliant with all appropriate standards
based on available information. This process is what ultimately serves the
client best.

Can you review a valuation I had completed previously?

Yes. We can provide a final verdict with a summary of findings or a detailed
report review. These reviews will be based on objective information and
appropriate valuation methodologies to support any client purpose as requested.

What is CFA Institute?

The CFA Institute is a global, not-for-profit professional organization that
provides investment professionals with finance education and administers the
charting of CFA Charterholders. The institute aims to promote standards in
ethics, education, and professional excellence in the global investment services
industry.

What are the 3 Valuation Approaches?

The three primary valuation approaches are the income approach, the market
approach, and the asset-based (cost) approach. The income approach assesses the
value of an asset by estimating its future cash flows or income potential. The
market approach relies on comparing the subject asset to similar assets that
have recently been sold in the market. Finally, the asset-based approach aims to
determine the net asset value (NAV), which is the difference between total
assets and total liabilities restated at market value (which may involve
appraising the individual assets and liabilities separately).



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