Description: Part I: Technical Topics. The Income Approach--Estimating the Cost of Capital. International Cost of Capital. Equity Risk Premiums. Discounts for Lack of Marketability--Empirical Evidence Related to Pre-IPO Pricing. Discounts Seen in Private Placements of Restricted Stock: The Management Planning, Inc., Long-Term Study (1980-1996). Part II: Special Applications. S Corporations--Premium or Discount? Blockage Discounts. The Valuation of Family Limited Partnerships. In-Process R&D. Part III: Special Issues Related to Specific-Purpose Valuations. The Business Appraiser's Role in Estate Planning. Valuation Issues Unique to ESOPs. Use of Alternative Equity Securities in the Capital Structure of ESOP Companies. Valuation for Ad Valorem Taxation. Economic Damages: Use and Abuse of Business Valuation Concepts. Fair Value for Oppressed and Dissenting Shareholders. Fairness Options. Solvency Options. How Valuations Affect Transactions: Psychological Powers of Financial Numbers. Part IV: Special Issues Related to Valuations in Specific Industries. Sports Team Valuation and Venue Feasibility. Valuing Automobile Dealerships. Valuing Radio Broadcasting Companies. Physician Practice Valuation in an Ever-Changing Health Care Market. Valuation of Emerging Growth Companies. Special Considerations in the Valuation of Closely Held Government Technology Service Firms.

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