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An independent value for the decision ahead.

Independent business valuation services for the decision ahead. Dr Patrick Hillenbrand, AVI Certified Business Valuer, leads IBV’s valuation work. We agree what needs valuing, who can rely on the report and the Fixed Professional Fee before work begins.

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Two quick questions — your purpose and who will rely on the report — point you to the right engagement and its Fixed Professional Fee.

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FeatureCalculated ValueFixed $2,450 + GSTMost commonLimited Scope Conclusion of ValueFixed $4,950 + GSTFull Conclusion of ValueQuoted on instructionsIndicated range: $6,950–$14,950 + GST
What you receiveA Calculated Value — a single amountA Conclusion of Value — an amount or a rangeA Conclusion of Value — an amount or a range
Valuation methodOne: capitalisation of maintainable earningsOne or two: capitalisation of maintainable earnings and/or an asset-based methodAny suitable method, including discounted cash flow — usually two or more
Who sets the methodAgreed with you in advanceSet out in the engagement letterThe valuer’s professional judgement
Information neededAbout three years of financial recordsAbout three years of financial recordsRecords plus budgets, forecasts and management accounts
Others can rely on itNoYesYes
ATO, FAMILY LAW, SHAREHOLDERS, RESTRUCTURINGNormally not suitableYes — IBV’s minimum engagement for these purposesYes
Online Risk and Value Driver Assessment (RAVDA)Yes - One DirectorYes — completed by all directors and active shareholders, resulting in one amalgamated scoreYes
Your Industry Top Performers ReportYour business benchmarked against the strongest performers in your industry.NoYesYes
SWOT Analysis ReportStrengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, written into the report.NoYesYes
ANZSIC Industry Comparable Valuations ReportYesYesYes
Before finalisingConsultation on the initial valueValuation Completion Memorandum incl. Draft report and discussion covering assumptions and any limitations.Draft report and discussion
Standard delivery5–7 business days5–7 business daysConfirmed in your engagement letter
Take the next stepDiscuss this valuation Discuss this valuation Discuss this valuation

Calculated Value

Fixed $2,450 + GST

What you receive
A Calculated Value — a single amount
Valuation method
One: capitalisation of maintainable earnings
Who sets the method
Agreed with you in advance
Information needed
About three years of financial records
Others can rely on it
No
ATO, FAMILY LAW, SHAREHOLDERS, RESTRUCTURING
Normally not suitable
Online Risk and Value Driver Assessment (RAVDA)
Yes - One Director
Your Industry Top Performers Report
NoYour business benchmarked against the strongest performers in your industry.
SWOT Analysis Report
NoStrengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, written into the report.
ANZSIC Industry Comparable Valuations Report
Yes
Before finalising
Consultation on the initial value
Standard delivery
5–7 business days
Discuss this valuation
Most common

Limited Scope Conclusion of Value

Fixed $4,950 + GST

What you receive
A Conclusion of Value — an amount or a range
Valuation method
One or two: capitalisation of maintainable earnings and/or an asset-based method
Who sets the method
Set out in the engagement letter
Information needed
About three years of financial records
Others can rely on it
Yes
ATO, FAMILY LAW, SHAREHOLDERS, RESTRUCTURING
Yes — IBV’s minimum engagement for these purposes
Online Risk and Value Driver Assessment (RAVDA)
Yes — completed by all directors and active shareholders, resulting in one amalgamated score
Your Industry Top Performers Report
YesYour business benchmarked against the strongest performers in your industry.
SWOT Analysis Report
YesStrengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, written into the report.
ANZSIC Industry Comparable Valuations Report
Yes
Before finalising
Valuation Completion Memorandum incl. Draft report and discussion covering assumptions and any limitations.
Standard delivery
5–7 business days
Discuss this valuation

Full Conclusion of Value

Quoted on instructions

Indicated range: $6,950–$14,950 + GST

What you receive
A Conclusion of Value — an amount or a range
Valuation method
Any suitable method, including discounted cash flow — usually two or more
Who sets the method
The valuer’s professional judgement
Information needed
Records plus budgets, forecasts and management accounts
Others can rely on it
Yes
ATO, FAMILY LAW, SHAREHOLDERS, RESTRUCTURING
Yes
Online Risk and Value Driver Assessment (RAVDA)
Yes
Your Industry Top Performers Report
YesYour business benchmarked against the strongest performers in your industry.
SWOT Analysis Report
YesStrengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, written into the report.
ANZSIC Industry Comparable Valuations Report
Yes
Before finalising
Draft report and discussion
Standard delivery
Confirmed in your engagement letter
Discuss this valuation

“Limited Scope” is a defined engagement category under APES 225, the valuation standard we voluntarily align with. The name describes the scope of work, not a grade of quality. Purpose, reliance and the information available set the category. What you receive is an evidence-based report signed by an AVI Certified Business Valuer.

Fee payable on signing the engagement letter. Calculated Value and Limited Scope: generally 5–7 business days after required information, clarifications, signed engagement documents and payment. Full Conclusion timing is agreed individually; complex work may take longer.

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What do you need valued — and why?

37 valuations in five groups. Choose the situation closest to yours, or talk it through with Dr Patrick Hillenbrand.

01 / Valuation purpose

Choosing your business valuation professional

Find the right professional for the decision—not just the most familiar job title.

02 / Valuation purpose

Buying or selling a business

Understand the value before you negotiate, commit or go to market.

03 / Valuation purpose

Tax and capital gains

Market value evidence for your accountant’s tax analysis and transaction records.

04 / Valuation purpose

Shareholders, ownership and disputes

An independent starting point when ownership changes or opinions differ.

05 / Valuation purpose

Restructures and related-party transfers

Establish value independently of the price agreed between connected parties.

06 / Valuation purpose

Estates, succession and historical values

A clear valuation date and evidence set for decisions that reach beyond today.

Business valuations by city

Your location need not limit access to an independent valuation. IBV™ works with owners and advisers across Australia using financial records and remote discussions; explore the guidance for your city or state below.

Before you engage

Questions to settle before commissioning a valuation.

What should I expect from a business valuation expert?

A defined valuation question and an explanation of the evidence behind the conclusion. Ask who performs and signs the work, how earnings and risk are assessed, which interest is valued and what the report leaves outside scope. IBV’s service is independent business valuation analysis—not expert-witness or court-appointed work. Credentials support your checks but do not guarantee a particular value or recipient acceptance.

Is a business valuation expert different from a certified business valuer?

“Expert” and “specialist” describe claimed knowledge or focus; neither word by itself verifies a professional designation. A Certified Business Valuer credential should be checked with its issuer. Dr Patrick Hillenbrand holds the designation issued by the Australian Valuers Institute. Consider the person’s relevant experience, independence, agreed work and reporting as well as their credential; Australia has no single universal government licence for business valuers generally.

When should I engage a business valuation specialist?

When a decision needs a documented value for a defined business or ownership interest, rather than an unexplained figure. Sales, buyouts, succession, tax and restructures can require different instructions. Tell us the purpose, valuation date and intended users so we can determine whether IBV can accept the work and which engagement is suitable.

Can my accountant work with IBV on the valuation?

Yes. Your accountant can help explain the records and specify the tax question; your lawyer can clarify ownership rights and agreements. IBV undertakes the agreed valuation analysis. Those roles complement each other: a valuation does not replace tax or legal advice, and professional titles alone do not establish the work needed for a particular purpose.

Will a buyer, lender or the ATO automatically accept the report?

No. Suitability depends on the agreed purpose, basis, scope and permitted users, and the recipient may have its own requirements. Identify those requirements before engagement. A Calculated Value is for your own preliminary planning only, not third-party reliance. Neither a credential nor APES 225 alignment guarantees recipient acceptance.

Do you provide court-appointed or expert-witness valuations?

No. IBV provides ATO valuations, valuation review support and valuations for private shareholder negotiations. Family law work is for non-litigious negotiations, voluntary mediation and settlement planning, subject to agreed users and restrictions. IBV does not accept expert-witness or court-appointed engagements.

What should I bring to the first conversation?

An outline of the business and ownership structure, why the value is needed, who will use the report, the relevant date and any deadline. Explain which accounts and management records are available. You do not need to select a package first: we discuss scope and information requirements before agreeing a written Fixed Professional Fee.

What does the IBV™ Independence Guarantee change about a specialist valuation?

It removes the commercial reasons a value might be skewed. IBV takes no commissions, does not buy, sell or broker businesses, bills no hourly fees and never links its fee to the value it concludes. Conflicts are still assessed for your particular engagement, because fixed fees alone establish neither independence nor quality.

What should the Engagement Letter record before work begins?

The business or ownership interest being valued, the valuation date, the purpose, the permitted users and basis of reliance, the agreed scope, the Fixed Professional Fee and the timing. That written engagement, not a verbal indication, defines what you are commissioning and how the report may be used.

Is a percentage of company value the same as the value of my shares?

Not automatically. A percentage of whole-company value is not the same as the value of a particular shareholding, because share rights, transfer restrictions and the valuation provisions in a shareholders’ agreement can change the answer. Your lawyer clarifies those legal rights; IBV assesses their valuation implications within the agreed scope.
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