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October 2008

This month's features:

"Fundamentals of Fair Market Value"

All business valuations are context-sensitive in that their outcomes depend on what is being valued, why it is being valued, and for whom it is being valued. The choice of an approach or approaches to value and the specific methodology employed should be based on the type and characteristics of the property being valued, any applicable legal requirements, and sensible and rigorous financial and economic analysis.  To help define the valuation assignment and choose the appropriate approach(es) to value and the specific methodologies there under, the business valuation profession has developed a list of basic elements necessary thereto.  (click here for complete article)

Practice Profile:
Business Valuation Services for Bankruptcies and Foreclosures

With our current volatile economy, there will likely continue to be higher occurrences of commercial bankruptcies and property foreclosures.  Valuation services for bankruptcies may be necessary for determining asset identification, reorganization or turnaround efforts, creditor protection, claims estimation, and asset recovery.  Those involved might include individuals, partnerships, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions, real estate investors and developers, and businesses of all types and sizes.  Arxis Financial provides valuation expertise for bankruptcies and foreclosures, often performed in the context of commercial and civil litigation.  Our specialists provide clients with a comprehensible valuation that aids attorneys, business owners, management, and financial planners in decision-making. 

The Business Valuation practice is headed by partner Chris L. Hamilton, CPA, CFE, CVA, DABFA. Mr. Hamilton is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, and a Diplomate with the American Board of Forensic Accounting. He is a licensed life and disability insurance agent and a General Securities Representative. Mr. Hamilton has published articles in several publications, and has made presentations at national conferences, training institutes and seminars on topics including forenisc accounting, fraud and business appraisal.

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Chris Hamilton, CPA CFE, CVA, DABFA
chamilton@arxisgroup.com
(805) 306-7890
www.arxisfinancial.com
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Litigation Consulting
Forensic Accounting - Fraud - Business Valuation
 

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