Introduction

The world of appraisals and valuations is full of jargon and terms not often heard in the M&A world, such as strategic, investment, and fair value. Abhi Mathews, a chartered financial analyst, clarifies these terms, laying the theoretical groundwork on how appraisals work, and placing it all in the real world. He explains the different asset classes appraisals cover, how appraisals differ from business valuations, what period a valuation is based on, the role of an appraiser in an M&A transaction, and much more.

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Learn More:

• Is a Third-Party Business Appraisal Needed to Sell My Business?
• Is there a Difference Between an Appraisal and a Valuation?
• Business Valuation Standards of Value & Fair Market Value

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