Assumption: "Once the accountant values the business, that figure is what it's worth."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
People treat a business valuation as a precise, settled figure.
Court Reality
Private company valuations are treated as fragile opinion, not fact. The court uses them to test whether an outcome is fair, not to fix an exact share. Where a business is sold, the market sets the real value.
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The Gap?
"Once the accountant values the business, that figure is what it's worth."
Court Reality
Private company valuations are treated as fragile opinion, not fact. The court uses them to test whether an outcome is fair, not to fix an exact share. Where a business is sold, the market sets the real value.
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