Business Valuations: How to Value the “Cow”
Given the many purposes for valuing a business interest and the various entity structures and standards of value involved, it can often be a daunting task for a business appraiser to develop a proper valuation conclusion. However, most business valuations, regardless of the type of entity, valuation purpose, or ownership characteristics, include one or more of three primary approaches. Surprisingly the logic and methodology behind these three valuation approaches can also [...]
Buying a Business?
Given our stock market volatility, massive federal debt and ongoing spending, high unemployment, and general economic uncertainty, it’s no wonder many investors are currently sitting on cash and metals. However, our current economic environment could be ideal conditions for certain business buyers. Here are seven simple reasons why now could be a very good time to invest in small businesses. […]
Talent: Finding the Zone
“I can’t explain it… I’m in the zone.” -Michael Jordan The film “Good Will Hunting” tells the story of a genius kid, Will Hunting (Matt Damon), born with a photographic memory. He can solve complex mathematical formulas only a handful of people in the world can solve. He says to his girlfriend, “Mozart could sit at the piano and just play. I look at the piano and just see keys, but when I look at [...]
Momentum
How do you create momentum? Occasionally a day at work feels like riding a wave, but most days it’s a struggle just to tread water. Progress seems to die. The ‘forces of nature’ are somehow working against you. What’s behind this? Several laws seem to be constantly working against us. […]
As the old saying goes, “Do it right the first time!”
There comes a time for many St. Petersburg business owners when they need to seek financial advice. Even though they comprehend the financial aspects of their St. Petersburg business, they may seek professional help to clarify complex financial matters in an organized and efficient manner. Our team at Harper Forensic CPAs, located in Clearwater, Florida, is just moments away from everything in St. Petersburg. We take pride in providing business owners of St. Petersburg, Florida [...]
Collaboration – We’ll Work With You Toward a Common Goal
Harper Forensic CPAs of Tampa Bay in Florida is an accounting and consulting firm which specializes in collaborating with others. In other words, we work with others for a common purpose or benefit, to achieve shared goals. We offer many services to the Tampa Bay area, along with all of the cities in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. What’s notable is that our suite of services in Tampa Bay all feature a high degree of [...]
Florida residents, no matter what the issue, Harper Forensic CPAs stays neutral and unbiased!
Harper Forensic Consultants, P.L. is an accounting and consulting firm based out of Clearwater, Florida with offices also in Tampa. Our expertise includes forensic accounting, business valuation, litigation support, tax and financial planning, collaborative divorce and business consulting here in Florida. We take pride in what we do for our Florida clients and we stay neutral no matter the issue at hand. Our Florida team has extensive certifications and professional memberships, and offers specialized expertise [...]
Good listeners pay thoughtful attention and understand the messages their clients are trying to get across!
The term “good listeners” can take on many forms. What’s important to be a good listener in Tampa is that each individual feels they were really “heard and understood”. Our team at Harper Forensic CPAs, with offices in Clearwater, and Tampa, are truly good listeners. When we consult with our Tampa clients, we are objective to what they have to say, and we pay thoughtful attention and give consideration to each communication. But, most importantly, [...]
Choose Harper Forensic CPAs, Excellence you can trust by delivering objective and reasonable outcomes for your unique situation
Harper Forensics, based out of Clearwater, Florida, provides business valuation, collaborative divorce support, forensic accounting, litigation support and business consulting services to the Clearwater market. Our objective is to provide excellence you can trust by delivering fair and thorough services in Clearwater, establishing the financial facts and ensuring the most objective and reasonable outcome for your unique situation. Another important factor is that our Clearwater team listens to what our clients have to say so [...]
Tampa Business Owners, are you looking for a qualified, expert Business Valuation Expert?
Harper Forensic CPAs, based out Clearwater, Florida provides quality business valuations for Tampa Bay businesses! When searching for a business valuation expert, utilizing the services of a skilled forensic accountant is often essential to not only uncovering accounting problems or other financial issues, but also in presenting those findings in an understandable and concise manner to those who are not necessarily versed in financial matters. Our team at Harper Forensic CPAs understands how valuable your [...]