Description
Archive 2026-213: Hitchner and Martin Tackle the Tough Topics (TTT) Series
**Webinar 213: Live Broadcast Date: May 12, 2026, 1:00-3:00 pm ET**
VPS STRAIGHTtalk Webinar Series:
Speakers: Jim Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF and Harold Martin, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CFE
Webinar Description: Over the years, we’ve been sharing real-world insights on best practices, common pitfalls, and valuation “secrets” that every practitioner should know. That list has grown — there are now hundreds.
In this session, we narrow it down and tackle the tough topics, the ones that consistently create challenges, spark debate, or get overlooked entirely. From avoiding costly mistakes to strengthening your analyses and conclusions, this session is designed to sharpen your thinking and elevate your work.
Whether you’re looking to refine your approach or pressure-test your current methods, you’ll walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately to your business valuations.
Learning Objectives:
In this session, participants will learn:
- How to deal with Personal Guarantees on Debt in Small Businesses
- The FINAL Word on S Corps (Taxes, Minority, Control, and Models)
- Acceptable Methods for Valuing a Minority Interest with and without Control Adjustments
- A Recommended Procedure for Applying the Guideline Company Transactions Method (New Case Studies for Small and Large Businesses)
- The Fallacy of Control Premiums Based on Public Company Acquisitions
- A Recommended Procedure to Support your Cost of Capital
- What Business Valuation Standards are the Best/Worst?
- Are Long-term Growth Rates Too High?
- Professional Practices and Goodwill in Divorce Valuations – One Professional vs. All the Professionals
Handouts:
- VPS Webinar Slides
- Access to a Video Recording of the Program
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