Sometimes companies purchase businesses for more than what they are actually worth. The difference between a business' actual worth and what someone pays for that business is referred to as goodwill.

When a company purchases another, it often pays more than the net fair value of the target's assets and liabilities. This excess is recorded as goodwill, an intangible asset reflecting brand strength, ...

Sometimes a retail business is more than the sum of it's parts. It's not uncommon for a business owner to sell his business for more than the value derived from experts and analysts. The difference ...

Divorce is a complex process and for dental practice owners, it can become even more challenging when it comes to the division of assets, particularly the valuation of the practice. One of the key ...

Asset values at major technology companies worldwide are shrinking as executives across the industry implement cost-control actions that often involve significant cash payouts to former employees and ...

With financial conditions tightening and a tidal wave of baby boomers reaching retirement age, many of your clients may be thinking about selling their businesses. As I discussed last month, when ...

The End of 'Equitable' Goodwill? HB 521 Rewrites Business Valuation in Florida Divorces For lawyers and valuation experts, the statute marks a move from flexible, fairness-based analysis toward a ...

When you feel good about something, you’re usually willing to pay more for it. It’s the same concept when a company considers acquiring another. As a result, acquiring companies are often willing to ...