| Determination of Value | Selecting the most appropriate approach to determine value based on the purpose of the business valuation engagement. |
| Professional Affiliations | Many reputable business valuators are members of professional organizations. |
| Confidentiality | Engaging business valuation services assures that the details of your business remain confidential. |
| Litigation Support | Minimizing the potential risk of litigation is a primary objective. In the event litigation is unavoidable, the valuator can assist as an expert witness or recommend another qualified expert. |
| Third-Party Objectivity | Avoiding problems that can arise from questions of independence and objectivity is critical to ensuring a credible valuation. Compliance with Standards of Professional Practice provides assurance that the business valuator will treat your engagement consistently and without bias. |
| Specialized Training | Business valuation services are provided by professionals who are specifically trained through specialized educational programs, including those provided by NACVA. |
| Certifications | Many top business valuators have received special recognition by obtaining one of the premier business valuation designations offered through the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. |
