ARE YOU DEALING WITH ECONOMIC DAMAGES, DIVORCE PROPERTY SETTLEMENTS OR DISSENTING SHAREHOLDERS? SVA CAN HELP!

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a process designed to help parties resolve their disputes without a trial. Typical ADR processes include mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law which can often be cost-effective ways to resolve a dispute. SVA serves as an independent consultant addressing the business and financial aspects of the dispute, assisting all parties in reaching a fair and mutually agreeable financial settlement.

When there is a business interruption due to an unanticipated event, SVA applies a damages methodology in order to compute and estimate the economic damages. There are a number of factors to consider including (but not limited to) whether the interruption is permanent or temporary, analyzing incremental changes in revenue, considering underlying economic causes, unforeseen expenses, changes in pricing and quantities sold, and considering variable and fixed costs. Applying the appropriate methodology and consideration of all the relevant information is key to a successful resolution of the matter.

Our team of CPAs, ABVs (Accredited in Business Valuation) and CVAs (Certified Valuation Analyst) understand the subtleties of financial issues the way attorneys understand the fine points of the law. They have a professional responsibility to use facts and reasoning to advocate for a position, rather than an individual client’s interest. Judges and juries rely on SVA’s independence, expertise in financial matters and comprehensive documentation to make sound judgments.

One of the most challenging issues during a divorce is the valuation of marital property for distribution. SVA professionals remain independent and objective during the valuation engagement and are bound by the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, requiring our experts to be impartial, honest and free from any conflicts of interest.

SVA takes the time to thoroughly understand each case in order to prepare detailed documentation. This allows our experts to confidently present complex financial matters in a clear and logical manner inside or outside of a court of law. We can prove to be a valuable asset especially when one spouse is determined to conceal certain assets or incomes that could change the outcome of the divorce proceeding if left uncovered.

A shareholder has the right to dissent to certain actions taken by a company or practice, when the shareholder believes the proposed action of the company will adversely affect him or her. If the shareholder decides to dissent to the corporate action, then the shareholder’s remedy is usually limited to receiving payment for the fair value of his or her shares.

SVA valuation experts can navigate the nuances of what is fair value, what is fair market value and what is investment value. Our team can clearly define the appropriate standard of value and apply it properly. At the same time, our valuation experts take into consideration the statutes and case law in the relevant jurisdiction when making their determination.