Corporate Valuation

March 1, 2019

How to Value a Business & Situations That Give Rise to a Valuation

Karolina Calhoun, CPA/ABV/CFF, Vice President, presented "How to Value a Business & Situations That Give Rise to a Valuation" at the Tennessee Society of CPAs West Tennessee Chapter monthly meeting in Jackson, TN.

The valuation of a business can be a complex process, requiring accredited business valuation and forensic accounting professionals. This session will take a deep dive into the process and methodologies used in a valuation. Also covered will be the situations that give rise to valuation services such as estate/tax planning, ESOP annual valuation, M&A transactions, GAAP/ financial reporting, family law marital dissolution, buy-sell disputes, and corporate litigation.

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October 2026 | When a Large Ownership Block Doesn’t Mean Control
Value Matters® October 2026

When a Large Ownership Block Doesn’t Mean Control | Valuation Lessons from Grieve v. Commissioner

A large ownership interest does not necessarily convey control, a distinction with important implications for gift and estate tax valuations. In Grieve v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2020-28, the U.S. Tax Court accepted discounts for lack of control and lack of marketability on ownership interests representing 99.8% of the economic interests in two family-owned LLCs.
Thomas C. Insalaco to Speak at Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council
Thomas C. Insalaco to Speak at Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council
Thomas C. Insalaco, CFA, ASA, Senior Vice President at Mercer Capital, will speak at the Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center in Tampa, Florida.His presentation, “Navigating Business Valuations: What Estate Planners Need to Know,” will examine common estate planning valuation issues that have recently received IRS scrutiny and offer practical guidance for avoiding potential problems.The Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council brings together attorneys, fiduciaries, accountants, investment advisors, charitable giving specialists, family office executives, insurance professionals, and valuation experts. The Council promotes collaboration among the disciplines involved in estate planning and provides educational opportunities for its members. As a Council Partner, Mercer Capital is proud to support the organization’s educational programming and commitment to collaborative planning.Tom Insalaco is a Senior Vice President and a member of Mercer Capital’s Gift, Estate, and Income Tax Planning and Compliance practice group. Since 2008, he has provided valuation services across a broad range of industries and matters, including gift and estate tax, business succession and exit planning, and buy-sell agreements.Mercer Capital regularly works with attorneys, fiduciaries, business owners, and other professional advisors on valuation matters involving gift and estate tax planning, business succession, ownership transitions, and buy-sell agreements.For additional information or to register, visit the Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council’s website.

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