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Understanding Business Value Before a Major Decision Requires It
Maria A. Velasquez, MBA
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July 27, 2026
For 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
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Understanding M&A Transactions in the Tech Industry: What Sets Them Apart
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC
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July 7, 2025
By 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
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Intangible Assets and Intellectual Property: Understanding Valuation, Amortization, and Impairment
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC
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November 5, 2024
In 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
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The Art and Science of Business Valuation
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC
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February 28, 2024
At 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
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Should An ESOP Be Your Business Exit Strategy?
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC
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December 21, 2023
One 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
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M&A Requirement: Business Combination Accounting
Dennis A. Paleveda, CPA
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July 17, 2023
By 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
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Succession Planning for the RTO Industry
Rivero, Gordimer & Company
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July 15, 2022
By 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
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Industry Peer Groups – A Success
Rene Zarate
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March 7, 2022
by Rene J. Zarate, CPA•ABV How many small businesses successfully participate in an industry peer group? The keyword being, successfully.…
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Selling Your Business? Are Your Earnings “Quality Earnings”?
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC
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March 3, 2021
By C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC The merger and acquisition space remains as active, if not more active,…
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Structuring and Implementing a Management Plan for Intellectual Property
C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC
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October 16, 2020
By C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC The industrial era has been replaced by a new knowledge-based economy where ideas and…
Accounting, Business Advice, Technology, Valuation & Advisory

