Business Valuation Services for CPAs

Partner with certified valuation professionals to provide independent business valuation reports for your clients' tax and financial reporting needs.

Why CPAs Partner with DorisMorris

White-Label Services

Offer valuation services under your firm's brand while maintaining client relationships.

IRS & FASB Compliant

All valuations meet regulatory standards for tax reporting and financial statements.

Fast Turnaround

Meet tight deadlines with our efficient process and dedicated support team.

Common CPA Client Needs We Support

  • Estate and gift tax valuations (Section 409A)
  • Purchase price allocations (ASC 805)
  • Goodwill impairment testing (ASC 350)
  • Stock option valuations (ASC 718)
  • Charitable contribution valuations
  • Marital dissolution support

How We Support Your Practice

Client Retention

Expand your service offerings without adding specialized staff or investing in valuation training.

Risk Mitigation

Professional valuation reports that meet regulatory standards and provide defensible documentation for compliance purposes.

Expand Service Offerings

Offer comprehensive valuation services to your clients through our collaborative partnership.

Our Collaborative Process

What We Handle

  • Complete valuation analysis and modeling
  • Detailed report preparation and documentation
  • Technical support for valuation questions
  • Updates for changing regulations and standards

Partnership Benefits

  • Competitive pricing for CPA firm clients
  • Co-branded reports available
  • Direct access to valuation experts
  • CPE training opportunities for your team

Specialized Services for Tax Compliance

Estate & Gift Tax

Compliant valuations for estate planning, gift tax returns, and charitable contributions.

  • • Minority interest discounts
  • • Marketability discounts
  • • Family limited partnerships

Financial Reporting

ASC-compliant valuations for financial statement reporting and audit support.

  • • Purchase price allocations
  • • Goodwill impairment testing
  • • Fair value measurements

Partnership Structure

Direct Service

Competitive pricing for your clients

  • • Transparent fee structure
  • • Volume discounts available
  • • Quick turnaround times

White-Label Option

Co-branded reports for your firm

  • • Your firm's branding
  • • Joint engagement letters
  • • Seamless client experience

Strategic Partner

Enhanced support for regular collaborations

  • • Priority scheduling
  • • Dedicated point of contact
  • • Expedited service available

Typical engagement: $5,000-$15,000 depending on complexity |Timeline: 2-3 weeks |Report format: NACVA-compliant professional valuation

Liability Protection & Risk Management

Your Protection

  • We carry the E&O: $5M professional liability coverage
  • We sign the reports: Full responsibility for valuation opinions
  • Audit support included: We defend our work at no extra cost

Client Protection

  • Non-compete agreement: We won't solicit your clients
  • Confidentiality assured: NDAs with all parties
  • You own the relationship: All communication through you

Identifying Valuation Opportunities in Your Practice

Red Flag Triggers for Your Clients

Tax Planning Triggers

  • • Owner over 55 years old
  • • Gifting shares to family members
  • • Charitable contribution of business interests
  • • Estate tax exposure over $13M

Transaction Triggers

  • • Partner disputes or buyouts
  • • Divorce proceedings
  • • Taking on investors
  • • M&A discussions beginning

Compliance Triggers

  • • 409A valuations needed
  • • ESOP annual updates
  • • Financial reporting changes
  • • Goodwill impairment indicators

Strategic Triggers

  • • Rapid growth (>20% annually)
  • • New equity compensation plans
  • • Buy-sell agreement updates
  • • Considering strategic alternatives

Understanding Valuation Credentials

CredentialCVAASAABVCFA
IRS RecognizedLimited
Private Company ValuationsN/AN/AN/AN/A
Private Company FocusPublic
Training Hours Required60+ hours120+ hoursCPA + 75 hours300+ hours
Annual CPE Required36 hours40 hours60 hours20 hours

Frequently Asked Questions from CPAs

How quickly can you complete a valuation?

Standard valuations: 2-3 weeks. Rush service: 5-7 business days. Estate tax deadlines and year-end needs receive priority scheduling.

Can my firm review drafts?

Yes, we provide draft reports for your review. You can suggest clarifications and ensure alignment with your client's needs before finalization.

What about data security?

SOC 2 compliant systems, encrypted file transfers, and signed BAAs. We meet or exceed your firm's security requirements.

Will you work with my competitors?

We can offer geographic or industry exclusivity for strategic partners. Standard NDAs prevent sharing of any client information.

How do I explain costs to clients?

Valuations are tax-deductible professional services. Most clients save more in tax planning than the valuation costs. We provide ROI documentation.

What marketing support is available?

Co-branded materials, client webinars, email templates, and case studies. Plus CPE sessions for your team on valuation topics.

CPA Partnership Success Metrics

150+

CPA firm partners nationwide

98%

IRS audit success rate

$2.1M

Average annual tax savings identified

4.9/5

CPA partner satisfaction rating

CPA Partnership Case Study

The Challenge

Mid-size CPA firm with 40 partners needed valuation services for estate planning clients but couldn't justify hiring full-time valuation staff.

The Solution

White-label partnership providing on-demand valuations with co-branded reports and direct expert access for complex situations.

Results (Year 1)

  • Valuations Completed:27
  • Additional Revenue:$162,000
  • Client Tax Savings:$3.4M
  • New Estate Planning Clients:12

Become a Preferred Partner

Join our network of CPA firms and provide your clients with professional business valuation reports while maintaining your trusted advisor relationship.