Business Valuations
Exit Strategy & Appraisals
You built your business with purpose. Now it’s time to know what it’s worth, with clarity, precision, and strategy. Whether you're preparing for:
- A Business Sale or Aquisition
- Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
- Brining in Partners / Investors
- Navigating an IRS Filing Requirement
our CPA-led business valuation services give you more than just a number. You get insights, options, and a plan.
What is a Business Valuation?
Business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company, using standardized financial methods to assess its current worth.
It’s often used for exit planning, estate and gift tax reporting, investor negotiations, and internal decision-making. Our appraisal business valuation services offer everything from quick estimates to fully IRS-compliant business valuation reports.
What Events Trigger a Business Valuation?
Historically, many businesses wouldn't consider going through a valuation until it was absolutely necessary. We believe this information is crucial to the long-term planning and goals of a business, which is why we offer products that allow for a quick calculation of value before diving into a full-fledge valuation. The typical
- Selling your business
- Exploring a Merger
- Succession, Estate, or Gift Tax Planning
- Adding or Buying-Out Partners
- Divorce or Legal Disputes
- Employee Equity Compensation
- Attracting Investors
- Internal Planning & Benchmarking
- And More
89%
Net Promoter Score
The average NPS for accounting firms is 38%. At Dark Horse, 89% of our clients would recommend us to a friend.
Net Promoter Score
Companies use this metric to gauge how happy their customers are with their services. It's calculated by taking the percentage of "promoters" minus the % of "detractors. "The average NPS score for the accounting industry is 39%, less than the DMV! We believe it's important to share that we have successfully fulfilled our promise to WOW clients and consistently monitor this metric to ensure we continue to deliver on the highest level.
350+
5-Star Reviews
Our Google and Yelp reviews speak for themselves. Our goal is to provide 5-star service to every client, every time.
5-Star Reviews
When someone shares their experience with us online, we find it extremely valuable to know where we've exceeded expectations and where we can improve. Many of our clients decide to engage with us as a result of reading about other Dark Horse clients’ experiences. Even when things do not go as planned, we do everything we can to make it right.
90%
Retention Rate
We're all about creating long-lasting, value-added relationships.
Retention Rate
This is the frequency of repeat business from our clients that work with us. This means that 9 out of 10 clients use us for subsequent years. That shows us that people enjoy working with our CPAs, are pleased with the work, and want to continue with Dark Horse over the long term.
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