An Accountant’s Guide to Valuing Businesses & Shares for Non-Tax Purposes in Ireland

Introduction

Valuations play a critical role in shareholder disputes, divorce proceedings, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business planning. Unlike tax-focused valuations, these scenarios demand a distinct approach—one that considers legal sensitivities, negotiation dynamics, and real-world business implications.

This new virtual classroom seminar is designed to equip accountants in Ireland with the practical skills and judgment needed to conduct robust, defensible valuations in non-tax contexts.

Presented by expert speaker Tom Murray of Friel Stafford, this session will provide you with the confidence to navigate complex valuation scenarios, support your conclusions under scrutiny, and add real value in contentious or high-stakes situations.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• When and why non-tax valuations are required - disputes, litigation, corporate strategy
• Core valuation methodologies - income-based, market-based, and asset-based approaches
• Dealing with minority shareholdings, control premiums, and discounts for lack of marketability
• Impact of economic conditions and sector trends on valuation assumptions
• Handling limited or disputed financial data - using forensic techniques to fill gaps
• Adjusting for unusual or one-off transactions (COVID relief, restructuring, grants)
• Managing uncertainty and professional judgment - how to avoid over-reliance on one approach
• Drafting robust valuation reports - clarity, transparency, and defensibility under scrutiny
• Case studies - lessons from valuation disputes in court and arbitration

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.