The knowledge of the value of a business is key for a business owner. Every business is unique and therefore requires an experienced professional to understand the business and apply the appropriate methodologies to correctly determine value.

Business valuation is a complex process requiring broad knowledge of finance and business, application of recognized valuation methodologies, and adherence to professional standards. It is a process in which sound judgment based on solid experience in the discipline is of utmost importance.

The Kerkering Barberio Business Valuation professionals have knowledge and experience in providing valuation services in the following areas.

• Gift and Estate Taxes.
• Selling or Buying a Business Interest.
• Estate Planning.
• Buy/Sell Agreements.
• Corporate Dissolution or Recapitalization.
• Partnership Dissolution or Recapitalization.
• Divorce.
• Mergers.
• Business Succession Planning.

THE KB ADVANTAGE

The Kerkering Barberio Business Valuation team includes individuals who have obtained the designation of Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). For more information on ABV, please visit the website.  

With these advantages, we offer:

• Objectivity and integrity in all engagements..
• Advanced training and broad knowledge of accounting, finance, business taxation, management, and economics.
• Analytical ability and understanding of business issues across a range of industries.
• Skill in selecting the most appropriate valuation approaches and methods.
• The "know-how" to communicate what the numbers mean.
• Skill in analyzing future trends to help you anticipate the challenges ahead.
• Experience in providing expert witness testimony.

ENGAGEMENTS

There are two types of analyses to value a business, business ownership interest, security or intangible asset:  valuation engagement or a calculation engagement.  These services are defined by the AICPA's Statement on Standards for Valuation Services (SSVS).  Engagement attributes are as follows:

Valuation Engagement

• All inclusive scope.
• Arrives at a conslusion of value.
• Analyze all approaches.
• Complies with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).
• Written, detailed or summary, or oral valuation report.

Calculation Engagement

• Smaller limited scope.
• Arrives at a calculated value.
• Analyze agreed-upon approaches.
• Written or oral calculation report.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co., P.A., Certified Public Accountants, is a member of The Financial Consulting Group, L.C. (FCG), a nationwide organization of more than 85 accounting and financial consulting firms that specialize in business valuation and litigation services.  FCG offers their members the opportunity to expand and enhance their practices using exclusive processes, tools, and networking events as well as access to nationally known educators in the field of business valuation.  Kerkering Barberio is the only FCG member in the marketplace.