Sometimes companies purchase businesses for more than what they are actually worth. The difference between a business' actual worth and what someone pays for that business is referred to as goodwill.

Sometimes a retail business is more than the sum of it's parts. It's not uncommon for a business owner to sell his business for more than the value derived from experts and analysts. The difference ...

There is a little-known asset – personal goodwill – that is present in certain types of businesses and can potentially provide a significant tax benefit when identified as part of a transaction. This ...

Divorce is a complex process and for dental practice owners, it can become even more challenging when it comes to the division of assets, particularly the valuation of the practice. One of the key ...

The End of 'Equitable' Goodwill? HB 521 Rewrites Business Valuation in Florida Divorces For lawyers and valuation experts, the statute marks a move from flexible, fairness-based analysis toward a ...

When you feel good about something, you’re usually willing to pay more for it. It’s the same concept when a company considers acquiring another. As a result, acquiring companies are often willing to ...