Building a Stronger Exit: Succession Planning for Construction Companies
Jonathan E. Stein, CPA •
October 8, 2026Running a successful construction business can leave little time to think about an exit that may be years away. But…
Accounting, Business Advice, Construction & Real Estate, Valuation & Advisory
Understanding Business Value Before a Major Decision Requires It
Maria A. Velasquez, MBA •
July 27, 2026For many business owners, their company represents the culmination of decades of hard work, risk-taking, and personal sacrifice. It is…
Accounting, Business Advice, Construction & Real Estate, Engineering, Healthcare, International Business, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Rent-to-Own, Retail & Franchise, Technology, Trucking & Transportation, Valuation & Advisory
Understanding M&A Transactions in the Tech Industry: What Sets Them Apart
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC •
July 7, 2025By C. Brett Cooper, CPA-ABV, ASA-BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the technology sector present a distinct set…
Accounting, Business Advice, Technology, Valuation & Advisory
Intangible Assets and Intellectual Property: Understanding Valuation, Amortization, and Impairment
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC •
November 5, 2024In today’s knowledge-driven economy, intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, and proprietary technology play a crucial role in business operations…
Accounting, Business Advice, Construction & Real Estate, Engineering, Healthcare, International Business, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Rent-to-Own, Retail & Franchise, Technology, Trucking & Transportation, Valuation & Advisory
The Art and Science of Business Valuation
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC •
February 28, 2024At its core, business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company. This involves a comprehensive…
Accounting, Business Advice, Construction & Real Estate, Engineering, Healthcare, International Business, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Rent-to-Own, Retail & Franchise, Technology, Trucking & Transportation, Valuation & Advisory
Should An ESOP Be Your Business Exit Strategy?
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC •
December 21, 2023One of the most common reasons for establishing an ESOP is to buy stock from the owner(s) of a closely…
Accounting, Business Advice, Construction & Real Estate, Engineering, Healthcare, International Business, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Rent-to-Own, Retail & Franchise, Technology, Trucking & Transportation, Valuation & Advisory
M&A Requirement: Business Combination Accounting
Dennis A. Paleveda, CPA •
July 17, 2023By C. Brett Cooper, CPA۰ABV, ASA۰BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC and Dennis Paleveda, CPA Business Combination Accounting, sometimes referred to as purchase…
Accounting, Business Advice, Construction & Real Estate, Engineering, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Rent-to-Own, Retail & Franchise, Technology, Trucking & Transportation, Valuation & Advisory
Succession Planning for the RTO Industry
Rivero, Gordimer & Company •
July 15, 2022By Michael Helton and Rene Zarate Succession planning should address the day-to-day internal management of operations as well as the…
Accounting, Business Advice, Rent-to-Own, Valuation & Advisory
Industry Peer Groups – A Success
Rene Zarate •
March 7, 2022by Rene J. Zarate, CPA•ABV How many small businesses successfully participate in an industry peer group? The keyword being, successfully.…
Selling Your Business? Are Your Earnings “Quality Earnings”?
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC •
March 3, 2021By C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC The merger and acquisition space remains as active, if not more active,…

