Valuing a Business, Sixth Edition: The Analysis and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies

Accurately analyze and appraise any business with the most trusted guide to valuation

Originally published more than 40 years ago, Valuing a Business set the standard for excellence in the appraisal field and is the world's most respected valuation reference.

This edition reflects the substantial advances in the tools and sophistication in business valuation, as well as new appraisal standards and regulations that have evolved since it was last published in 2008. These advances fall broadly into three categories:

• Increasing consensus among the valuation professional organizations on standards, methodology, and terminology
• Updated appraisal rules, regulations, standards and guidance issued by governmental, or quasigovernmental, and professional bodies
• Major advances in the quantity, quality, and accessibility of empirical data available to support business valuation conclusions

Valuing a Business provides thorough coverage and step-by-step analyses of virtually every topic important to you, including standards and credentials, valuation theory and principles, gathering data, site visits, financial statement analysis, writing reports, buy-sell agreements, litigation support services, and much more.

This landmark resource is a complete one-stop compendium of information on the full range of valuation concepts and methods.

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Valuing a Business is an invaluable resource that has on point chapters on recurring questions and contexts, enabling you to brush up quickly, dig more deeply when necessary, and forge a practical approach to sensibly answering difficult valuation questions. -- Leo E. Strine, Jr. ; Of Counsel, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; Former Chief Justice and Chancellor, Delaware. Dealing with valuation issues can be a daunting task. Valuing a Business is one of my go-to resources for addressing the principles and practical applications of valuation theory. The Sixth Edition should be included in every law firm library. -- John W. Porter , Esq., Baker Botts, L.L.P., Houston TX. It is not hyperbole to say that Shannon Pratt's Valuing a Business , has played a central role in creating the architecture around which the modern appraisal business has been built. The sixth edition of this book continues that tradition by laying out the first principles as well suggested practices on every aspect of valuation. -- Professor Aswath Damodaran, Ph.D. , Kerschner Family Chair in Finance Education, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. Shannon Pratt's Valuing a Business 6th ed . is the masterpiece of business valuation texts. This edition brings much new material to the body of knowledge. I especially commend the readable language used throughout, thus making this edition accessible not only as an updated reference for experienced practitioners, but as a thoroughly comprehensible text for newer valuators. -- Howard A. Lewis, M.A., M.S., CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), Former National Program Manager, IRS Engineering & Valuation Program A comprehensive and authoritative survey of professional business valuation practice. A new standard reference for the field. -- Jerald E. Pinto, Ph.D. , CFA Senior Director (ret.), CFA Institute

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