Frequently Asked Questions – Business Valuations
Business Reports & Values (BRV)
1. What does BRV do?
Business Reports & Values (BRV) provides independent, professional business valuation reports across Australia.
We specialise in valuations for family law, SMSF compliance, business sales, restructures, and disputes, ensuring every report is clear, defensible, and compliant with Australian professional standards.
2. What is a business valuation?
A business valuation determines the economic value of a business or company, taking into account its financial performance, assets, goodwill, and market conditions.
At BRV, our valuations are prepared in accordance with APES 225 – Valuation Services and are accepted by courts, accountants, and regulatory bodies.
3. When do I need a business valuation?
You may need a business valuation for:
Family law and property settlements
SMSF-related transactions and compliance
Buying or selling a business
Shareholder or partnership changes
Succession or estate planning
Taxation or accounting purposes
4. How long does a business valuation take?
Most business valuations are completed within 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the business and the purpose of the report.
We’ll confirm exact timeframes once we review your information.
5. What information do you need?
To prepare your valuation, we generally request:
3 years of financial statements and tax returns
Current year management accounts
Business structure details
Details of assets and liabilities
Key contracts, leases, or agreements
Budgets or forecasts (if available)
BRV provides a tailored information checklist at the start of each engagement to make the process simple.
6. How much does a business valuation cost?
The cost depends on the size and complexity of the business and the purpose of the report. Typical fees:
Indicative valuation (for planning or internal use): from $1500
Formal valuation report (for legal or compliance use): $3,500 to $10,000+
All fees are quoted in advance before work begins.
7. What’s the difference between an indicative and a formal valuation?
Indicative valuation: A concise assessment of business value for guidance, planning, or sale preparation.
Formal valuation: A comprehensive, fully documented report suitable for Family Court, ATO, SMSF, or legal proceedings.
BRV provides both options depending on your needs.
8. Are BRV’s valuations accepted by the Family Court and ATO?
Yes. BRV valuations are prepared in compliance with APES 225 – Valuation Services, Family Law Rules, and ATO guidelines.
Our valuers have extensive experience providing independent expert witness reports and defensible valuations for court and compliance purposes.
9. Do you value all industries?
Yes. BRV provides valuations across a wide range of industries including:
Professional and financial services
Manufacturing and trade businesses
Retail and wholesale
Medical and allied health
Construction and transport
Technology and online businesses
10. Can you value a business for sale purposes?
Absolutely. BRV regularly assists business owners and brokers with pre-sale valuations to determine fair market value and support sale negotiations.
A professional valuation can also improve buyer confidence and help achieve a better sale outcome.
11. What qualifications do BRV valuers have?
BRV valuers are qualified professionals with accounting and valuation credentials.
All reports are prepared in accordance with APES 225 and reflect industry best practice.
Our team combines financial expertise, market insight, and extensive valuation experience.
12. Can you value a business with limited financial records?
Yes. Where financial information is incomplete, we use a combination of industry benchmarks, management data, and normalisation adjustments to estimate fair market value.
We will always discuss any data limitations before finalising your report.
13. What happens after the valuation is complete?
You’ll receive a written report outlining the valuation methods, assumptions, and results.
We’ll also meet with you (by phone or video) to explain the findings and answer your questions.
If needed, we can assist with the next steps, such as business sale preparation or expert witness representation.
14. Do you offer valuations Australia-wide?
Yes. BRV provides valuation services throughout Australia, working with clients in every state and territory.
Our process is efficient and can be completed entirely online through secure document exchange and virtual meetings.
15. How do I get started?
Getting started is simple.
Contact BRV to discuss your needs, and we’ll provide a fixed-fee quote, confirm the scope of work, and send you an information checklist to begin.
Call BRV on 1800 566 872
Email Info@brv.com.au
Visit www.brv.com.au
