Session abstract: 

Let’s be honest: business valuation doesn’t always have the reputation of being the most thrilling topic on the docket. But Sarah Gibson— a seasoned Chartered Business Valuator from KPMG — is here to change that.

In this engaging session, she will demystify valuation by walking through the essentials: the different types of valuation reports, the main approaches to value, and the key principles that underpin every opinion. You’ll explore the “value levers” that can move the needle in a business and uncover common misconceptions that trip up even experienced professionals. Along the way, Sarah will highlight the different situations in which a valuation may be required, why “price” and “value” aren’t the same thing and the difference between personal and commercial goodwill. Expect practical insights and plenty of illustrative examples. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A session where no valuation question is off-limits.

Target audience: 

Commercial mediators & arbitrators, in-house corporate counsel, and private practice lawyers involved in contract drafting and commercial litigation. 

Key learning outcomes: 

1. 1. Understand valuation methodologies, report types, and underlying principles.
2. 2. Identify key value drivers and distinguish between different forms of goodwill.
3. 3. Recognize the difference between price and value and common valuation pitfalls.

Bio:

Sarah Gibson is a Partner in KPMG’s Prairie Deal Advisory practice with extensive experience in business valuation, financial advisory and financial management. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CA) and Chartered Business Valuator, Sarah has led valuations for litigation, shareholder disputes, mediation, tax and estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic business matters. She has advised public and private companies across a broad range of industries and has testified as an expert witness in the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan.

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