Bertke & Sparks CPAs offers:
   
    Confidence that all available methods of valuation will be considered in determining the fair market value of your business,
   
    Confidence that we can assist with all aspects of an acquisition, from due diligence prior to the transaction to the allocation of the purchase price after the transaction, including allocation of value to intangible assets, and

    Confidence that the results of your valuation can be defended in court, if necessary.

    Bertke & Sparks CPAs specializes in the valuation of corporations and partnerships for a variety of tax, assurance and financing needs. Our Valuation Services Group has substantial experience in valuations for a number of purposes, including:

• ESOP transactions
• Purchase price allocations
• Divorce proceedings
• Estate planning
• Gifting and succession planning
• Valuation of intangible assets
• Acquisitions and mergers
• Raising capital
• Buy-Sell Agreements
• Shareholder disputes
• Valuation of stock options
• Financial reporting

    The wide range of valuation experience, combined with a competitive pricing structure for this type of work, makes Bertke & Sparks one of the top valuation firms in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Harold Kremer, a CPA, Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and leader of our Valuation Services Group has served as an expert witness on valuation issues. He serves owners of privately held companies through exit planning, which often includes business brokering or gift and estate planning. He also serves publicly traded companies through valuation of stock options and warrants using the Black-Scholes method and through intangible asset valuations in accordance with FASB Statement No. 141(R) and No. 142, including the valuation of tradenames, workforce in place, customer lists, backlog of contracts in place and employment agreements.