Pocketbook of Business Valuation

About the Book: Complete Handbook on Valuation Methods, Intangible Assets, ESG & Distressed Deals with Checklists, Case Studies and 350 MCQs

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About the Book: Pocketbook of Business Valuation: Complete Handbook on Valuation Methods, Intangible Assets, ESG & Distressed Deals with Checklists, Case Studies and 350 MCQs & Quick Exam Prep & On-Job Reference

Pocketbook of Business Valuation: Complete Handbook on Valuation Methods, Intangible Assets, ESG & Distressed Deals with Checklists, Case Studies and 350 MCQs

Unlock the real-world tools and strategies used by valuation professionals across the globe — in one compact, easy-to-access guide.

Whether you’re a Registered ValuerChartered AccountantCFAMBA (Finance) student, or a professional involved in M&A, IPOs, Start-up Funding, or Fair Value Audits, this book is your go-to reference for mastering business valuation.

What’s Inside This Pocketbook:

  • Complete Coverage of Valuation Approaches
    – Income, Market, and Asset-Based Approaches
    – Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modeling with assumptions
    – Comparable Companies & Precedent Transactions
    – Adjusted Net Asset Method (ANAM), Residual Income Model
  • Valuation of Special Assets and Situations
    – Start-ups, Early-Stage Companies, Tech/IP-driven businesses
    – Intangibles: Brand, Goodwill, Customer Lists
    – ESG & Sustainability-linked Valuations
    – Distressed Companies and Liquidation Scenarios
  • Deal-Focused Tools & Practical Aids
    – 15+ Ready-to-Use Templates and Models
    – Red Flags, Checklists, and Due Diligence Tips
    – Industry Benchmarks: Finance, Manufacturing, IT, Healthcare
    – Case Studies and Common Adjustments
  • 350+ Practice Questions & MCQs
    – Exam-oriented questions for CFA, IBBI, CPA, etc.
    – Concept tests for self-assessment and interviews

 Who Should Read This Book?

  • Registered Valuers (India/IBBI) & Valuation Professionals
  • Chartered Accountants, CMAs, Company Secretaries
  • Investment Bankers, Equity Analysts, PE/VC Professionals
  • MBA Students, CFA Candidates, Finance Faculty

Why This Book Stands Out

  • Compact but comprehensive — perfect for quick reference
  • Actionable, practical, and real-world ready
  • Aligned with Indian and international valuation standards
  • Useful for academics, professionals, and exam takers

 Bonus Value Inside:

  • Real-world valuation walkthroughs — including tech startups, loss-making units, and IPO-bound companies
  • Quick-reference formulas, industry valuation multiples, and assumption benchmarks
  • Author insights from 25+ years of financial consulting, audit, and valuation practice

 Keywords Readers Search For: “business valuation book,” “valuation methods DCF,” “registered valuer exam book,” “how to value a startup,” “DCF model India,” “valuation case studies,” “fair value accounting handbook.”

This book is structured for self-paced learning and quick desk reference — ideal for professionals, students, and even entrepreneurs looking to understand their company’s worth.

Make this your toolkit for mastering valuation in real deals.

Don’t Just Learn Valuation — Master It.

Whether you’re preparing a valuation report, pricing a startup, estimating goodwill for an M&A deal, or cracking MCQs in your RV exam — this book brings you everything you need in one place.