Business Valuation

Business Valuation

Do you want to be certain of the value of a business? Are you searching for a competent, independent and experienced expert to produce a valuation report in timely fashion? No matter the reason or the context for your need in business valuation, it will be a pleasure to help you.

Determine the fair market value of a business is complex and requires specialized knowledge and reliable expertise. I am a Chartered Business Valuator, trained and certified by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV), which is recognized nationally and internationally as the pre-eminent business valuation organization in Canada.

I work independently and objectively to support you in any of the following situations:

  • Acquisition of a business;
  • Sale of a business;
  • Business transfer;
  • Tax planning and reorganization;
  • Planning of insurance needs;
  • Succession planning;
  • Addition or withdrawal of one or more associates, partners or shareholders;
  • Differences of opinion or disputes among shareholders and/or owners;
  • Separation or divorce involving a business owner or self-employed individual;
  • Final tax returns;
  • Restructuring of business activities;
  • Corporate turnaround.

My valuation report of a business

When I perform a valuation engagement, the results of the valuation process will meet the standards of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) in one of the following four reports:

Summary valuation reportCalculation of value$3,500 and more

  • A summary calculation of value report (3 pages)
  • Valuation spreadsheets (7-12 pages) with explanation of the determination of the value of the appraised business
  • Scope of the review: limited

Valuation reportCalculation of value$5,500 and more

  • A calculation of value report (7-9 pages)
  • Valuation spreadsheets (10-15 pages) with a more detailed explanation of the determination of the value of the appraised business
  • One hour of consultation
  • Comments from an expert on remuneration at fair market value
  • Scope of the review: includes a summary financial analysis

Valuation reportEstimate of value$15,000 and more

  • An estimate of value report (12-15 pages)
  • Valuation spreadsheets (15-30 pages) with a more detailed explanation of the determination of the value of the appraised business
  • One hour of consultation
  • Comments from an expert on remuneration at fair market value
  • Appraisal of equipment and real estate assets by an expert, if applicable
  • Scope of the review: includes a detailed financial analysis

* I can also prepare a Comprehensive valuation report at a cost of $30,000 and more, which includes an in-depth analysis of the business.

Why choose Jean-Claude Desnoyers?

Jean-Claude Desnoyers is a Fellow of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA, FCA) and a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). He is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV), the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA), the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA) and the Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ). Since 1999, he has appraised over 1,000 SMEs. Perfectly bilingual, he serves clients in the language of their choice.

Chartered Business Valuators

Chartered Professional Accountants