Determining value is complex. It takes insight from years of experience, and deep expertise in a range of industries to come up with an opinion of value that will meet both market and regulatory requirements. It is an art, and a science that we know well.

How do you place a value on an intangible, such as a trade secret, proprietary technology, or a patent? How do you determine the value of an estate or a business for that matter? And how do you recognize the value of assets that are intertwined and heavily dependent on the context of their specific use in a business? It requires thinking strategically, having detailed technical knowledge of the value drivers, and possessing in-depth industry expertise. It also requires the ability to closely monitor changing regulations of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and any impact new financial reporting rules might have on valuations. And, of course, having a background in tax, accounting, finance, and economics is critical.  At GHP Horwath, we’ve spent years developing our Valuation  & Corporate Finance services. We offer independent opinions of value that are defensible and thoroughly documented to withstand the scrutiny of the SEC, other regulatory agencies, and your auditors.

Our services include:

• Financial Reporting Valuation — We can guide you through the complexities of the fair value landscape, and provide a full range of capabilities to satisfy your fair value valuation needs. We value companies and/or intellectual property in a wide range of industries for financial reporting purposes. Our experience includes:
• SFAS 141 — for purchase price allocations, requires that the purchase price for an acquired company be allocated among the various assets acquired, including all tangible and intangible assets.
• SFAS 142 & 144 — for assistance with goodwill and intangible asset impairment, and the unique issues in your industry.
• SFAS 123R — for fair value of share-based payment, including use of equity instruments for goods and services. We have extensive experience with complex equity instruments and option pricing techniques.
• IFRS 3, IAS 36 — for international fair value financial reporting requirements for business combinations
• For more, download our Financial Reporting Valuation Sheet.
• Tax Valuation and Consulting — We provide independent, objective, and comprehensive valuations for all kinds of tax reporting purposes, from reorganizations to recapitalizations to estate and gift valuations and more. See also Forensic & Litigation Consulting and Tax Advisory
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Valuation — We can conduct annual appraisals and fairness opinions on your ESOP plan, and help create and implement these plans as well.
• Commercial and Personal Damage Matters — We can calculate valuations for complex commercial matters arising from the conduct of your business, including accounting and disclosure concerns, fraud, negligence suits, and personal matters such as shareholder disputes.  See also Forensic & Litigation Consulting.
• Marital Dissolutions — For high net-worth individuals, we can provide comprehensive business and estate valuations for divorce proceedings. We also provide forensic accounting services for marriage dissolutions through our Forensic & Litigation Consulting practice.
• Financial Modeling and Projections — This is just one of the many Business Advisory services we offer to help our clients achieve success. We develop sophisticated forecasts and financial projections for transactions, litigation, bankruptcy, strategic investments, and business planning purposes.
• Restructuring Advisory Services — For businesses that need to financially restructure, we offer a range of advisory services, including pre- and post-bankruptcy issues, workout negotiations, out-of-court reorganizations, recapitalizations, and more.
• Corporate Finance and Capital Procurement — We have strong relationships with lenders, private equity partners, and the legal community and can provide comprehensive assistance with all aspects of corporate finance — from securing financing to deal closing. For more, see GHP Merger & Acquisition Services, LLC.