XPX Long Island: Business valuations – What is the business really worth?

Valuation is the cornerstone to business performance and business transactions. It is both an art and science, as valuation conclusions rely on numerous assumptions and parameters, many of which are subjective in nature. It is important to understand the purpose of a valuation and the key factors and attributes driving value.

Specific learning objectives include:

• Introducing common valuation contexts
• Recognizing the typical valuation approaches and methodologies
• Understanding what are some of the key valuation parameters/assumptions
• Understanding common valuation issues
  

Our Speaker:

Diana Hopkins, Director at BDO

Diana is a Director in BDO’s Valuation and Business Analytics practice, leading the NY Business Valuation team. She has significant experience performing valuations for public and private clients, for a variety of purposes including M&A, financial reporting and tax planning, management planning, litigation and dispute advisory. She has valued business enterprises, intangible assets, debt and equity securities.

Prior to joining BDO, Ms. Hopkins held positions with Grant Thornton LLP, Huron Consulting Group and Amplify, a subsidiary of News Corporation. She has a B.S. in Business Administration from the State University at Albany and is Chartered Financial Analyst.

About XPX Long Island

XPX is all about collaboration, learning and building relationships to serve our clients. XPX members are professional service providers who assist with business value growth, exit and succession planning, business value transfer, and business owner life and legacy. Assisting business owners through all stages of the company life cycle, XPX members put their clients first by collaborating as a team in order to provide clear, coordinated advice.