Business owners and their teams spend years growing a business. How does one put a value on a business that has taken a lifetime and hard work to grow? How does an investor or buyer know what to pay for a prospective business? Establishing the correct value of a business is predicated on numerous factors. At LBMC, we have certified business appraisers who understand the key determinants of value and how to apply them to your business. Our goal is to provide current and prospective business owners and their advisors with a reliable valuation. Our Business Valuation team has years of experience valuing business interests for numerous purposes, including:

• Gift and estate tax planning and reporting
• Succession planning
• "S" corporation conversions
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Employee stock compensation (IRC §409A)
• Buy-Sell agreements
• Shareholder disputes
• Commercial or divorce litigation

David C. Wood, CPA/ABV/CFF, CBA
(615) 309-2302

Chris Lovin, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE
(615) 309-2264

David Smith, CPA, CVA
(423) 755-0736

Josh Brummett, CPA/ABV, CFF
(615) 309-2226