"Cost of capital is arguably the most important concept in all of finance, as it is the expected rate of return that market participants require to attract funds to an investment. The cost of capital estimate is the essential link that enables a business to convert a stream of expected income into an estimate of present value. The Lawyer s Guide to the Cost of Capital provides the most comprehensive survey of cost of capital case law acr ..."
"The go-to guide for appraisers, attorneys, and CPAs tasked with analyzing the worth of any professional practice The new edition of this industry staple provides the most current best practices for evaluating any professional service corporation (PC), professional service limited liability company (PLLC), or registered limited liability partnership (LLP). Contains brand-new material on discounts for lack of marketability, public compa ..."
"The essential guide to business and real estate appraisals for non-appraiser professionals In Analyzing Complex Appraisals for Business Professionals, renowned business and real estate valuation authorities Shannon P. Pratt and John Lifflander provide the ultimate crash course for evaluating a wide range of properties and enterprises. This guide to understanding, interpreting, and evaluating residential, commercial, business, and indust ..."
"An updated edition of the bestselling guide to valuing everything from mom-and-pop stores to businesses worth $5 million or more Valuing Small Businesses takes valuation professionals and small-business owners step-by-step through the process of determining the exact worth of a company using the most up-to-date methods and resources available. It includes new or revised chapters on valuation for estate plans, employee stock ownership p ..."
"This guide addresses the nuances associated with valuing business in the construction industry for a variety of purposes. Written to assist business appraisers, business brokers, business owners, industry associations, and business buyers, early chapters provide an introduction to medians and means, reasons for valuation and tips for maximizing value. Various approaches to determining valuation are described. These include how and when ..."
"This guide addresses the nuances associated with valuing Wholesale Trade businesses. Written to assist business appraisers, business brokers, business owners, industry associations, and business buyers, early chapters provide an introduction to medians and means, reasons for valuation and tips for maximizing value. Various approaches to determining valuation for public and private business are described . These include how and when to ..."
"This guide addresses the nuances associated with valuing business in eating and drinking establishments for a variety of purposes. Written to assist business appraisers, business brokers, business owners, industry associations, and business buyers, early chapters provide an introduction to medians and means, reasons for valuation and tips for maximizing value. Various approaches to determining valuation are described. These include ho ..."
"This classic reference continues to serve as the ultimate guide for every professional and small business owner involved with business valuation. Beginning with the fundamentals, Shannon Pratt takes readers through the entire valuation process, with new information: Cash value analysis; Valuing minority interests; Court decisions affecting the valuation of specific types of professional practices."
The Best of ShannonPratt by ShannonPratt Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2006 by Business Valuation Resources ISBN-13: 978-0-9758668-5-6, ISBN: 0-9758668-5-0
"A compilation of articles from Shannon Pratt's Business Valuation Update and Judges and Lawyers Business Valuation Update newsletters that will help your valuation ideas become clearer, more contentious, and targeted. Topics include standards, education, control premiums, cost of capital, CLOM, family limited partnerships, lawyer's view from the appraisal chair, litigation issues, reflection articles and valuation approaches."