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

About the Book: Pocketbook of Business Valuation: Complete Handbook on Valuation Methods, Intangible Assets, ESG & Distressed Deals with Checklists, Case Studies and 350 MCQs &
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 Valuer, Chartered Accountant, CFA, MBA (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
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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.