Why a Business Valuation is Necessary Business valuations are performed because ownership interests in privately held companies ofter represent a signficant portion of the owner's net worth. Value determinations are most frequently needed to calculate estate tax upon death, the split of family assets in divorce, or negotiate value in a purchase, sale, or merger of a business enterprise. Although many business owners believe the value of their business is net profit, gross sales, or another factor multiplies by an industry "rule of thumb," these values can differ greatly from the fair market value as determined by a qualified business valuation professional. We have been trained in the careful company, industry, and economic analysis required to provide an accurate value determination. Members of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) are required to adhere to industry standards in performing valuation services and communicating their conclusions of value. These standards ar intended to assure users that the services we provide meet an industry-acceptable level of due care, including thourough analysis and reporting.