Valuation Services

Independent business valuation advice

Valuations for transactions, tax and strategic decision-making

Understanding the value of a business, shareholding or asset can play an important role in making informed business decisions. Whether you're considering a transaction, responding new accounting standards, navigating a shareholder matter or need a valuation for commercial or tax purposes, we can help you objectively assess value and understand the factors influencing it.

BDO’s valuation methodology is robust and based on internationally accepted valuation theory combined with sound commercial acumen. Our team of valuation professionals provide high-quality valuations to public and private clients across a wide range of industries.

When valuation services can help

Valuation advice may be beneficial when you are:

  • Buying or selling a business
  • Considering an acquisition or merger
  • Managing shareholder changes or succession planning
  • Establishing employee share or option plans
  • Meeting financial reporting requirements
  • Assessing impairment considerations
  • Undertaking tax planning or restructuring activities
  • Resolving shareholder or commercial disputes
  • Seeking independent expert advice to support important decisions

An independent valuation can provide clarity, context and confidence when decisions have significant financial implications.

Independent advice for important decisions

Every valuation engagement is different. The purpose of the valuation, the nature of the business and the decisions being made all influence the approach taken.

Our team works closely with business owners, management teams, boards, investors and advisers to understand the circumstances surrounding the engagement and provide advice that is practical, robust and fit for purpose.

By combining technical expertise with commercial insight, we help clients understand the factors that influence value and the implications for their business, investment or transaction.

Valuation advice for different business needs

We provide valuation advice across a broad range of commercial, tax and financial reporting requirements, including:

Independent expert reports
  • Providing independent assessments and opinions to support transactions, shareholder matters and regulatory requirements.
Purchase price allocation
  • Supporting businesses following acquisitions by allocating purchase consideration to acquired assets and liabilities in accordance with accounting standards.
Intangible asset valuations
  • Valuing intellectual property, customer relationships, brands, software and other intangible assets for accounting, tax and transaction purposes.
Employee share and option plans
  • Helping organisations determine the value of shares and options for employee incentive programmes and ownership arrangements.
Impairment testing
  • Assessing whether the carrying value of assets remains supportable and assisting organisations with financial reporting obligations.

Understanding the drivers of value

Value is influenced by a range of factors, including financial performance, growth prospects, risk profile, market conditions and industry dynamics.

An independent valuation provides a structured assessment of these factors and can help stakeholders better understand the strengths, risks and opportunities associated with a business, investment or asset.

Unsure what your business is worth? Our Deal Advisory experts can help you understand the value of your business, shares or assets with confidence. Contact a member of our team to discuss your valuation requirements.

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Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin

Deal Advisory Partner, Deal Advisory National Leader
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