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Certified Valuation Analyst Defensible, Accredited Valuations

Last updated: May 2026 — Information current as of this date

When the number has to hold up — to a buyer, a lender, the IRS, or a court — you need a valuation built to professional standards, not a back-of-the-envelope estimate. We deliver accredited-quality business valuations across all 50 states.

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What a Certified Valuation Analyst Actually Does

A Certified Valuation Analyst applies recognized professional standards (income, market, and asset approaches) to produce a defensible opinion of value. Here are the engagements business owners most often need.

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Sale & Exit Valuations

Know your number before you go to market. We benchmark your adjusted EBITDA against real comparable transactions so you negotiate from data, not hope.

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Partner Buy-In / Buy-Out

An independent, defensible value that protects both sides when a partner joins or leaves — the single most common source of owner disputes.

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SBA & Lender Valuations

Lender-ready reports that meet SBA 7(a) and acquisition-financing requirements so your deal doesn’t stall in underwriting.

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Litigation & Divorce

Clear, supportable valuations for divorce, shareholder disputes, and economic-damage matters — written to withstand scrutiny.

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Estate & Gift Tax

IRS-compliant valuations for estate settlement, gifting, and succession planning, with the documentation the IRS expects.

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ESOP & Equity Comp

Valuations supporting employee ownership plans, stock grants, and 409A-style equity compensation decisions.

Why a Credentialed Valuation Holds Up

Anyone can quote a multiple. A professionally prepared valuation documents the methodology, assumptions, and comparables — which is exactly what makes it defensible to third parties.

Three-Approach Analysis

We reconcile income (DCF), market (comparable transactions), and asset approaches rather than relying on a single shortcut — the standard credentialed analysts follow.

Normalized Earnings

We adjust your financials for owner compensation, one-time items, and discretionary expenses to reveal true earning power — the number buyers actually price.

Documented Comparables

Every multiple we apply is supported by real transaction data in your industry, not a rule of thumb, so the conclusion survives due diligence.

Written Report

You receive a formal, narrative valuation report — the document lenders, courts, and the IRS require, not just a spreadsheet.

Certified Valuation Analyst — FAQ

How much does a certified business valuation cost?
Most of our valuation engagements range from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on business size, complexity, and the level of report required. Litigation and SBA engagements may vary. We provide a flat-fee quote after a short conversation.
What credentials should a business valuation have?
A defensible valuation follows recognized professional standards — reconciling the income, market, and asset approaches with documented comparables and normalized earnings. That methodology is what makes a valuation hold up to a buyer, lender, court, or the IRS.
How long does a valuation take?
Typically 2–4 weeks once we receive three years of financial statements, tax returns, and an operations summary. Rush turnarounds are available.
Do you provide valuations for SBA loans and litigation?
Yes. We deliver lender-ready SBA valuations and supportable valuations for divorce, partner disputes, and estate or gift-tax matters, written to withstand third-party review.
Can a valuation help me increase my business value before selling?
Absolutely. The same analysis that produces your number also reveals the value drivers — recurring revenue, owner dependence, margin, customer concentration — you can improve over 1–3 years before a sale.

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