Even if you’ve long expected it, receiving an inheritance can be somewhat disorienting — particularly if it’s a large windfall that could alter your current standard of living. Fortunately, there are advisors (including CPAs, attorneys and financial planners) who can help you avoid making “emotional” decisions and, depending on your current situation and financial goals, put…

Business bankruptcies increased 40.4%, from 13,481 to 18,926, from 2022 to 2023, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Solvency opinions may help creditors determine whether a liquidating debtor can meet repayment obligations. They also may come into play in fraudulent conveyance, bankruptcy alter ego and due diligence actions. When questions…

There’s generally a trade-off between risk and return in business valuation. Investors expect to receive a higher return as a company exposes them to greater risk. Industry-specific risk is an important consideration when estimating an investor’s expected return. Here’s how valuators measure industry risk and factor it into their analyses. Key Factors Virtually every business valuation…