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Understanding Capital Structure: Part 2

October 8, 2024

In Part 1 of this blog series, we outlined the two components of capital structure - debt and equity - as well as the advantages ...

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Understanding Capital Structure: Part 1

September 10, 2024

Decisions, decisions…When a company decides how to finance their operations and future growth, the options ultimately boil down to either debt or equity. Companies can ...

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2024 Federal Budget: Impact on Valuations

August 13, 2024

Recently, there has been considerable buzz about the changes announced alongside the 2024 Federal Budget on April 16th, particularly the increase in the capital gains ...

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Free and Clear? Understanding Contingent Disposition Costs

July 9, 2024

(Originally Posted January 15, 2019) It is often said, ‘slow and steady wins the race’. After years of saving, it isn’t unusual for one to ...

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Factors Impacting Minority Discounts

June 11, 2024

Originally posted November 9, 2021 In a previous blog To Discount or Not to Discount – That is the Question, we introduced minority discounts in ...

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To Discount or Not to Discount – That is the Question

May 14, 2024

Originally posted on October 12, 2021 Time and time again, valuators are faced with the question of whether a minority discount should be applied when ...

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Money Now vs. Money Later – Time Value of Money

April 9, 2024

Previously posted on September 28, 2021 Would you rather receive $10,000 today or a year from now? The answer seems pretty obvious – almost everybody ...

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Understanding Accounting Concepts: Current Ratio

March 12, 2024

What are ratios? Why are they such an important tool used by Chartered Business Valuators to assist them in calculating the value of a business ...

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Foreign Income for Support: Key Considerations

February 13, 2024

Previously posted May 11, 2021            Navigating the complexities of calculating income for child and spousal support purposes in Canada can be a daunting task, particularly ...

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Information Request FAQ – Part 2: Corporate and Other Relevant Documents for Valuation Engagements

January 16, 2024

In Part 1 of this blog series, we outlined 8 specific financial documents required for valuation engagements. While financial documentation is often the bread and ...

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How Lifestyle Analysis Can Reveal Unreported Income

December 12, 2023

Previously posted January 12, 2021 A divorce is a stressful experience and decision for everyone involved. And often times, the topic of finances adds another ...

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Information Request FAQ – Part 1: Financial Documents for Valuation Engagements

November 14, 2023

Have you ever been the recipient of a long financial information request and thought, “do they really need all of these documents?” As experts in ...

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