The conclusion of value in any business valuation includes all operating tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets can include working capital plus fixed assets such as furniture, fixtures and equipment, normally carried on the most recent balance sheet at historical cost less the depreciation (“net book value”). Intangible assets can include goodwill, licenses and customer lists. The combination of these tangible and intangible assets equals the total value of the business. Therefore, the final value includes all operating equipment ‐ adding the appraised equipment value to a business valuation would be double counting the equipment. So how do we separate the intangible and tangible assets?
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