Business Valuation
Business valuers specialize in the valuation of business enterprises and their intangible assets including intellectual property (patents, trademarks, domain names), customer lists, goodwill, and going-concern. They are also used to resolve disputes related to estate and gift taxation, divorce litigation, buy-sell agreements, as well as many other business and legal purposes.
Business appraisal is as much an art as it is a science. If you are interested in learning more about the world of business valuation, be sure to check out The Art of Valuation. This collection of essays by 29 top experts from overlapping disciplines uses storytelling to capture a flavor of the romance, the intrigue, the art and heart of business appraisal and its many unique practitioners. Beginning with a history of the profession, The Art of Valuation reveals the nuances, tips and tactics, and ways of thinking about business appraisal that make the difference between good and great work.
The Appraisal Foundation® (Foundation) does not develop a set of qualification criteria or credential business appraisers, but our Partner organizations do. If you would like to learn more about how to become a business valuer, please contact the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to learn more.