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Why Business Valuation Services Matter
Understanding the true value of a business is crucial for making informed decisions. Whether you are planning to sell, merge, or simply want to understand your company’s financial health, knowing the worth of your business can guide your strategy.

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Dec 1, 20254 min read


How Economic Analysis Reports Shape Financial Strategies
Economic analysis reports play a crucial role in shaping financial strategies for businesses, investors, and policymakers. These reports provide detailed insights into economic trends, market conditions, and financial indicators that help decision-makers craft informed strategies.

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Aug 24, 20253 min read


What You Need to Know About Tax Appraisals for Gifts
When you give a gift, especially one of significant value, understanding the tax implications is crucial. Tax appraisals for gifts help determine the fair market value of the item you are giving, which directly affects your tax responsibilities.

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Jul 31, 20254 min read


Announcing Achille Ekeu's Upcoming NACVA Webinar: The Impact of Tariffs on Small Business Valuation
Achille Ekeu, CEO of The Washington Valuation Group, is announcing his upcoming webinar titled: The Impact of Tariffs on Small Business Valuation.

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Why Accurate Appraisals Are Essential for Gift Taxes
Accurate appraisals play a crucial role when it comes to determining gift taxes. Understanding how gift taxation works is important for...

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
May 26, 20254 min read


Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs): Unlocking Value, Tax Advantages, and Financing Strategies
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are not only a means of providing employees with retirement benefits but also strategic tools that ca

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Mar 16, 20254 min read


Unraveling the Influence of AI like Deepseek on Small Business Valuation: A Comprehensive Analysis for Small Business Owners
In today's fast-paced business world, understanding technology is vital for small business owners who want to increase the value of their co

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Jan 29, 20254 min read


My Book Tour In Cameroon This Fall
I am back in Washington after a three-week (September 23rd, to October 15th, 2024) tour of Cameroon AKA "The Continent" where several radio

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Oct 20, 20243 min read


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In today's rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, understanding the true value of your business is crucial. This book provides readers with

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Cost of Capital and Discount Rates in Business Valuation
Business valuation is a critical exercise for business principals, financial advisors, and legal counsel, among others. Perhaps the most...

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Is The Mergers And Acquisitions Market Dying?
Mergers and acquisitions dealmakers have had a wild ride. From the pandemic-fueled rout in 2020 to the record recovery of 2021, followed by

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Valuing Construction Firms: The Mystery Exposed
Construction company valuation in today's complex business environment calls for an in-depth familiarity with the sector's unique dynamics,

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Unlocking the Value of Intangible Assets: A Deep Dive into Business Valuation
In the modern economy, built on the accumulation of information, intangible assets have emerged as more crucial drivers of business value.

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
May 16, 20234 min read


Business Valuation for Conversion from C Corporation to S Corporation
Introduction When a C corporation makes the decision to change its legal structure to that of an S corporation, there are a few different...

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Apr 27, 20235 min read


FTC's Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements - Impact on Business Valuation
The influence of a non-compete agreement on the valuation of a business will ultimately rely on the exact terms of the agreement, the nature

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Mar 20, 20234 min read


Impact of Interest Rates on Business Valuation in Bankruptcy
A company that is in financial distress and unable to repay its debts may seek relief from those debtors by filing for bankruptcy, which is

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Feb 7, 20233 min read


The Importance of Business Valuation
Business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a business or asset. It measures what the business is worth in terms

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Jan 26, 20233 min read


The Impact of Inflation on Business Valuation
Calculated annually, the U.S. Inflation Rate reflects the average percentage by which the price of a specific basket of goods and services

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Dec 26, 20224 min read


Stock BuyBack: Why Do Companies Do It? Does It Increase Business Valuation?
The last 20 years have seen a meteoric rise in the use of share repurchase programs as a means for corporations to raise their profits per s

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Oct 13, 20223 min read


Impact of Goodwill in Business Valuation
Goodwill is defined by the International Glossary of business Valuation Terms as "that intangible asset arising as a result of name, reputat

Achille Ekeu, MBA, CVA
Sep 24, 20223 min read
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