Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations. With contributions by 30 top experts in the field, this new edition provides an essential resource for those seeking the most up-to-date guidance, with a strong emphasis on applications and models. Coverage includes state-of-the-art methods for the valuation of closely-held businesses, nonpublic entities, intangible, and other assets, with comprehensive discussion on valuation theory, a consensus view on application, and the tools to make it happen. This new edition had updated coverage on:

• S Corps
• Discounts for lack of marketability
• Cost of capital resources and applications
• Report writing
• Individual vs. corporate tax rates
• Depositions and trials
• Capitalized cash flow vs. discounted cash flow methods

Packed with examples, checklists, and models to help navigate a valuation project, this book also provides hundreds of expert "tips" and best practices in clear, easy-to-follow language. The companion website provides access to extensive appendix materials, and the perspectives of valuation thought-leaders add critical insight throughout each step of the process.