For most dentists in private practice, the asset value of their dental practice is a significant component of their net worth.
Valuations (sometimes referred to as "appraisals") are frequently
required to successfully deal with a variety of circumstances,
including negotiating a sale or merger, considering new shareholders,
or attempting to resolve disputes associated with liability,
shareholder equity, estate planning or marital dissolution. In these
cases, objective valuation can make the difference between loss or
gain, success or failure.
Valuations may also be required in these circumstances:
- Bank financing
- Financial restructuring and recapitalization
- Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP's)
- Analysis and advice concerning pending offers to purchase
- Court appointed valuations in disputes
- Minority shareholder disputes and litigation
- Business damage assessment and determination
- Bankruptcy
- Solvency analysis and fraudulent conveyance
- Reasonable officer compensation determination in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service
- Mediation
- Binding arbitration
- Litigation consulting services provided to trial counsel in preparing to depose and cross-examine valuation experts
Valuation is not an exact science. It's based on judgment,
experience and relevant information. Accounting for Dentistry's
experience, training and unique industry perspective informs all of our
valuation engagements.
AFD's approach is to understand your specific dental practice in
order to understand what constitutes its value. We work closely with
you to analyze your operations and historical financial data. Our
in-depth knowledge of the practice of dentistry enables us to provide a
well-reasoned, fully documented and defensible valuation opinion.
Please contact us to discuss your valuation needs.
Dental Practice Valuation