Principles of Private Firm Valuation (Wiley Finance)

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A complete explanation of the issues that determine private firm value
Principles of Private Firm Valuation combines recent academic research and practical real-world experience to help readers better understand the multitude of factors that determine private firm value. For the financial professional serving private firms-who are increasingly being called upon to give advice on issues related to firm valuation and deal structure-this comprehensive guide discusses critical topics, including how firms create value and how to measure it, valuing control, determining the size of the marketability discount, creating transparency and the implications for value, the value of tax pass-through entities versus a C corporation, determining transaction value, and the valuation implications of FASB 141 (purchase price accounting) and 142 (goodwill impairment).
Dr. Stanley J. Feldman (Lowell, MA) is Associate Professor of Finance at Bentley College, where he currently teaches courses in corporate finance with a focus on business valuation and business strategy at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He is a member of the FASB Valuation Resource Group and is Chairman and cofounder of Axiom Valuation Solutions.

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A complete explanation of the issues that determine private firm value Principles of Private Firm Valuation combines recent academic research and practical real-world experience to help readers better understand the multitude of factors that determine private firm value. For the financial professional serving private firms-who are increasingly being called upon to give advice on issues related to firm valuation and deal structure-this comprehensive guide discusses critical topics, including how firms create value and how to measure it, valuing control, determining the size of the marketability discount, creating transparency and the implications for value, the value of tax pass-through entities versus a C corporation, determining transaction value, and the valuation implications of FASB 141 (purchase price accounting) and 142 (goodwill impairment). Dr. Stanley J. Feldman (Lowell, MA) is Associate Professor of Finance at Bentley College, where he currently teaches courses in corporate finance with a focus on business valuation and business strategy at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He is a member of the FASB Valuation Resource Group and is Chairman and cofounder of Axiom Valuation Solutions.

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provides methods to assess uncertainties and intangibles.......2007-03-07

Feldman offers practical advice in the tricky task of valuing a firm that has no publicly traded stock. There are many intangibles. But the book gives methodologies to systematically assess in a rational manner what these might be.

Take trying to find the beta. How to do so for a private firm? The book clearly sets out the steps of - 1. estimating the beta for the firm's industry. 2. tweaking this for time lag effects. 3. change the beta to account for the firm's size. 4. ditto, but now for the firm's capital structure.

Granted, steps 2, 3 and 4 can still be quite involved. And you might well have to still do subjective assessments within each. But the overall procedure is at least conceptually clear.

The book has many other procedures that you should find useful.

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Focusing on Crystal Reports Designer, Prima's Official Guide to Seagate Crystal Reports 7 gives Crystal Reports newcomers the introduction they need to become productive with this software. It's not an advanced user's guide and certainly not a developer's resource, but the authors competently present the basics of the software's use. From its initial explanation of how to create a no-frills report with Crystal Reports to its tutorial on Structured Query Language (SQL), this book assumes no prior knowledge of Seagate's database interface on the part of its readers.

The authors also spend too much time on the naming of parts, explaining what each entry in various menus is for and what each interface detail means rather than what you can do with them. This book would be better if it focused more on procedures, detailing specific steps to follow to achieve specific effects. The explanations of Crystal Reports' formula language are quite good though and should prove adequate for implementing most business calculations. The SQL tutorial also is good, and Prima's Official Guide to Seagate Crystal Reports 7 makes worthwhile reading if you're starting from zero. --David Wall

Topics covered: Report-creation basics, dynamic linking to data sources, incorporating math into reports, writing formulas, formatting, subreports, cross-tabs, drill-down reports, charts and graphs, and Structured Query Language (SQL).

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This official companion book to Seagate's Crystal Reports software aids in the creation of reports that can include graphs, pictures, object linking, and company logos. This book also streamlines the sometimes difficult process of producing dynamic reports.

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Big Disapointment.......2000-09-06

Big, Big, Big Disapointment. I anxiously awaited the arrival of this book with the hopes that it would help with many issues not covered in the Crystal Reports Manual. Unfortunately, this book was a big disapointment as I found it to be very similiar in content to the Crystal Reports Manual. Of the 50 plus computer books I have purchased from Amazon.com, this is the only lemon.

Prima's Official Guide to Seagate Crystal Reports 7.......2000-03-27

If you are a VB developer and trying to get information to work with the Crystal Report in your VB code. Don't waste your money. There is nothing in the book.

Don't judge a book by it's description!.......2000-02-16

I should have read a few more reviews before I purchased this book-- I recently started developing Crystal Reports from our CRM system and thought this book would help me get started quickly. I found that after about an hour it was useless and some parts concerning the web architecture were just plain wrong.

I don't understand how this title could have got so many good reviews-- Since a number of them mention the author's services, she must be using them to plug her business.

Take it from someone who would like to get a refund--leave it on the shelf.

Needs work.......2000-01-16

Well, if you like to waste money, this is a good start. I haven't been this dissappointed in a book for a while. I bought it because I need to create reports from my accounting system... I found about 20 percent of the book was helpful, but even then it left out information on how to create financial statements, complex formulas, etc. Yet another reference written by someone who doesn't understand the audience. Business user, yes. Dummy? No. This one needs some work...

Not even for end users.......2000-01-16

As to the author's comments about this book being for "business users", well I am one and this book is still weak! I hadn't touched the tool before and thought that this book would be a help, but I found it to be little use. The topics that would have been of most use to a business user, including formulas and other advanced topics were poorly organized and written. As for the information about distributing reports, the author(s) fell well short of the mark when explaining the technology demonstrating a lack of understanding... If I had to do it over again, I would definitely give this one a miss... don't make the same mistake I did.

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B>KEY BENEFIT: This is a comprehensive book about the realities of careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The purpose of this book is to serve as a guide for defining, planning, and managing a career to achieve the maximum fullness and richness that can be obtained from a career in the world of hospitality and tourism.

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If you're in college and clueless get it... otherwise..........2001-06-29

This book had no information that I could not have written myself and I know very little....This book may find a good home in a college career center. It gives information like, "Find a good roommate" - ??? Which means very little to those of us who are out of school, married and/or in the midst of our lives with no intention of finding a roommate. Not even sure how that relates to the career....

I want review this book, because I need a text like it.......1999-03-16

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This best selling text analyzes the major communication theories at a level appropriate for both lower and upper level courses. The material is presented in a coherent manner and strikes a balance between humanistic, scientific, classical, and contemporary theories. (In contrast to previous editions--no theories have been dropped.) Ethics are covered throughout the text. A First Look at Communication Theory is the most widely used textbook for the communication theory course.

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Worth It.......2007-01-16

I'll admit, communication theory made my head hurt as I had the daunting task of taking several theorists, study their theories, then present the information to the class in plain english. Sometimes it was difficult, but I learned a lot.

This book is really awesome (after the fact), and I'm sure my classmates feel the same way.

But here's the funny thing: it's been a year since I've taken that class, and I can still remember the theorist, the theory, and sometimes I go around watching behavior and I'm able to call out the theory and some of the traits expressed in that theory. That's thanks to Em for making the text plain and sometimes simple.

Also, my teacher was just good.

If you apply yourself and attempt to open your mind you'll like the book regardless of the price. I still have my old blue one, although there is a newer edition (a green one). *wink*

Well worth the money.......2006-11-16

Somebody complained that this text is overpriced. I like a low price as much as the next person, but this text is well worth the cost! My other communications texts literally put me to sleep trying to slog through them. Not so with this one! It is engaging, easy to read, and entertaining. Em Griffin writes about the theories in ways that stick in your head so that you can keep things straight a little better. His writing style is clear and doesn't leave you re-reading sentences to make sure you know what they really said. He also incorporates cartoons and film lists that illustrate theory components.

I highly recommend this text.

Very useful and practical textbook!.......2002-06-04

I used an earlier edition while in graduate school and found it very helpful. Griffin has boiled down and concisely described about 30 or so communication theories. What's more, he does so in practical terms and concepts that college students can easily grasp and apply. While I believe that this text is more applicable to the undergrad than grad student, it is an excellent reference and text. As a professor of communication, I now use it in my undergrad courses on communication theory.

And by the way, what's all this [stuff] about liberals and communications??? I am a liberal (bleeding heart variety, and proud of it), I teach communication, and I think the book is valuable, candid, and balanced....

terribly overpriced.......2000-03-22

The information that is in this book is good but it is way overpriced. I could get the same amount of information in anthor book for 30 dollars cheaper.

Conversations with Communication Theorists : A First Look At Communication Theory - 2 Disk Set.

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a zillion books in one

This book has been badly edited and is a waste of your money

Job Finder's Guide 1999: The Only Book You Need to Get the Job You Want (Job Finder's Guide)
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a zillion books in one.......2000-03-10

I found the book to have about everything anyone needs pretaining to jobs, especially those who are looking around. It also simplifies lots of things that are difficult to determine, such as how to find certain types of companies, who to contact, how to write them and so on. I especially like the strategies, I bought the new edition too (for year 2000) which is even better.

This book has been badly edited and is a waste of your money.......1999-04-05

The job descripitions in this book are not very thorough or indepth in their content. Many fields and specialities weren't even listed while obvious no-brainer job descripitions were described in full detail as if we're idiots. The Annual Earnings Survey is out dated, and the editors have overlooked the many mistakes made in this section of the book. Some of the earnings are off by a line (i.e. a Nurses aid makes $597,000 at the top of the field while on the next line it states an Obstetrician/Gynecologist makes $61,000 at the top of the field...Big Mistake on that one, and there are many others just like it) I hope readers don't use this survey as a guide for it is in need of serious editing. Why buy a book that doesn't even have correct information in it? I was disappointed to find that the bulk of the book listed nonsense information about only a very few U.S. employers for each state and did not cover a wide range of fields. Don't waste your time and money on Les Krantz's Job Finder's Guide 1999.

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Wealth protection and tax reduction motivate and often drive estate planning, but estate planning is about more than death and taxes! Learn how you can utilize the most up-to-date strategies and techniques that are commonly used by America's most wealthy families. In addition to providing information on estate planning basics such as wills, trusts, and estate taxes, Mr. Cory Grant takes an in-depth look at non-tax issues that are often overlooked by financial planners. These include topics like family dynamics, marriage and divorce, business succession planning, charitable giving, and other lifestyle events that could have a considerable impact on the future value of your estate. By reviewing a multitude of real life examples, you will see how proper planning can build flexibility into your future, and how comprehensive solutions can be developed to fit your own unique needs and circumstances. If you are interested in preserving your wealth and passing it on to future generations, and want to establish and maintain harmony in your family long after you are gone, this informative, easy-to-read book is a must!

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Straightforward and in-depth look at estate planning issues.......2005-02-07

Written by an experienced manager for the Westhem Grant Group, Estate Planning Is About More Than Death & Taxes is a straightforward and in-depth look at estate planning issues. Chapters address why everyone rich, poor, or in-between needs an estate plan; the importance of setting priorities and taking care of business sooner rather than later; the pros and cons of trusts; a realistic look at what surviving spouses can expect; issues pertaining to divorce and remarriage; and case studies. A plain-terms guide detailing strategies for everyone from the parent or spouse struggling to provide to the super-rich.

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Are you ready for 50 to 1000% return on every dollar you spend?

If your answer is YES, then 'Bonanza Bits' is a 'must-have' survival guide for anyone who seriously desires to achieve REAL financial independence for anyone who seriously desires to achieve REAL financial independence thru better money management tips and practices.

Learn how to turn the economic tables on your financial institution, your travel agent - even your stockbroker, so that you finally get to keep more of your own hard-earned money.

Bottom line: Bonanza Bits is more than just another consumer guide, but rather a MONSTER size manual of everyday savings, thats loaded with numerous 'nuggets' to truly enrich your own financial well-being!

Customer Reviews:

Bonanza Bits.......2001-09-15

I don't know much about either the stock market or other speculative types of investments. So it is refreshing to find such a down to earth money-saving book as Bonanza Bits is.
Actually, what the author writes about is something any lay person can take advantage of, and use everyday.
For example, saving [money] simply by giving up cable and installing [an] antenna system in its place.
Other info is superbly written and is detailed for everyday people. I liked it..well, no, actually I LOVED it!

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Internet Research and Marketing for Writers and Speakers

Even though computer literacy doesn’t come naturally to her, Carmen Leal mastered the computer and the Internet and plumbed its depths. Here she offers writers, speakers, school kids, people looking for support groups, and others a practical, user-friendly guide to Internet research and marketing.

Leal starts with the basics — computer equipment and Internet access — and explains e-mail, chat rooms, forums, and newsgroups, search engines, and protocol. She goes on to point readers to hundreds of web sites that may meet their particular needs, and then helps them cerate and promote their own web sites. The book includes links to a special site for receiving updated information and web addresses.

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Six Years After Publication -- Still A Valuable Resource and Standing the Test of Time.......2006-07-01

The world of the Internet is constantly changing. Without a bunch of ever-changing computer jargon, Carmen Leal has provided a set of tools and techniques for writers and speakers to learn how to research and market online. While there are many websites listed throughout this book, Carmen provides the updated links with something called Living Links.

No one can know everything about this topic of research and marketing but Carmen gives each writer and speaker a running start at the topic with this well-crafted book. It's a resource to get, read, then schedule time to periodically re-read and keep learning about this important area.

Excellent, but less so than some of the gushier reviews say.......2004-10-03

Carmen Leal is not just a very smart lady; she's very nice, too. Both traits come across loud and clear in this book. Reading her easy, straightforward, advice-rich prose is like having a conversation with the wise, affectionate aunt you never had. And, without a doubt, her collection of helpful sites for writers and speakers is unparalleled. She had pretty much every link in my own Internet bookmark folder, plus about 25-30% more than I had -- and mine were considerable, being the result of more than six years as a writer. Without a doubt, this book will stay next to my computer and become dogeared from all the love and attention it gets from me.

That said, I do have a slight issue with the marketing of this book as pure Internet reference, because that's not exactly what it is. Ms. Leal's target audience is actually NOT the seasoned writer or speaker who just needs to rev up his or her personal research engine. She's writing for, and to, beginning writers and aspiring professional speakers. Much of her book (some entire chapters and several partial chapters) is devoted to introducing neophytes to the craft and the business of writing or speaking. Thus, considering my six years of experience as a writer, I found myself skimming great swaths of text, with my eyes pausing only when I glimpsed the italic print with which all those juicy internet links are helpfully set apart.

Bottom line: This book is most definitely worth the $10 Amazon will charge you for it, and more. However, its scope is, in my opinion, a bit broad. It would be more useful to professional writers and speakers if it came in a separate, streamlined edition -- one without all the newbie advice we've already heard and benefited from long ago.

Best help I've gotten in this area.......2002-04-18

I bought the book on impulse, based on a very strong recommendation, and found it contains the best help I have ever discovered for a writer and/or speaker using the Internet. I highly recommend it. She has an unbelievable amount of detailed research at her fingertips.

Packed with Information.......2001-04-18

Carmen Leal has done a massive amount of research to write this book. She's done the work, and we reap the benefits. Two things endear me to Carmen:

1. She can remember when she didn't know about the internet, and can remember how she learned.

2. She writes in a easy-to-follow style that leads me on the path to understanding.

If only every book on computer topics were written this well!

Extremely basic.......2001-02-27

Found this book a disappointment. The info is accurate, but definately nothing new that a beginning writer would not know about.

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Japanese firms are in the midst of the most protracted economic crisis in their post-war history. The end of the "bubble economy" has led to a long era of low growth. This change in the general business environment has profound consequences for the management and the organization of corporate Japan, as well as for the theory of the Japanese firm. The contributions to this book cover a broad range of subjects, from the strategies and organizational structures to the management of human resources and innovation processes in the 1990s. These changes are systematically commented on by field specialists from abroad, especially Europe, relating the situation in Japan to comparable developments in other countries.

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Basic business legislation, laws, export-import regulations affecting business, business climate and contacts

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Basic business legislation, laws, export-import regulations affecting business, business climate and contacts

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This law handbook contains information on basic business legislation, laws and regulatoins affecting export-import, business, foreign investments, property rights, taxation and banking.

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