Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations. With contributions by thirty top experts in the field, this updated edition provides an essential resource for those seeking the most up-to-date methods, with a strong emphasis on applications and models. Coverage includes the latest approaches to the valuation of closely held businesses, nonpublic entities, intangibles, and other assets, with comprehensive discussion on valuation theory, a consensus view on application, and the tools to make it happen. This fifth edition has been revised throughout, introducing new and extended coverage of essential topics like: S Corps, discounts for lack of marketability, cost of capital resources, cash flow methods, depositions and trials, and more. Packed with examples and models to help navigate valuation projects, this book is an excellent practical tool for working professionals. It also provides hundreds of expert tips and best practices in clear, easy-to-follow language.