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Musings on Markets: META Lesson 2: Accounting Inconsistencies and Consequences

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That skewing can affect valuation and pricing judgments about these firms, and correcting accounting inconsistencies is a key step towards leveling the playing field. I believe it is, since failure to do so can have both valuation and pricing consequences.

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The Difference Makers: Key Person(s) Valuation

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Of course, and with small businesses, especially those built around personal services (a doctor or plumber’s practice), it is part of the valuation process, where the key person is valued or at least priced and incorporated into valuation. To estimate key person value, there are three general approaches: 1.

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META Lesson 2: Accounting Inconsistencies and Consequences

Musings on Markets

That skewing can affect valuation and pricing judgments about these firms, and correcting accounting inconsistencies is a key step towards leveling the playing field. Accounting 101 I am not an accountant, and have no desire to be one, but I have used their output (accounting statements) as raw material in valuation and corporate finance.

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Musings on Markets: Data Update 5 for 2022: The Bottom Line!

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Even though we live in an age where user platforms and hyper revenue growth can drive company valuations, that adage remains true. The proverbial bottom line for success in business is the capacity to deliver profits, at least in the long term.

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Data Update 5 for 2022: The Bottom Line!

Musings on Markets

Even though we live in an age where user platforms and hyper revenue growth can drive company valuations, that adage remains true. The proverbial bottom line for success in business is the capacity to deliver profits, at least in the long term.