409A/123R Valuations
For Stock Option Pricing

Determine the Value of Equity Issued as Compensation

Regulatory Environment

Pronouncements from the FASB and IR Code Section 409A require companies to determine the value of equity issued as compensation. As a full service CPA firm with a strong technology audit practice, we have an edge over stand-alone valuation firms when performing valuations for financial reporting purposes. Not only do our reports meet the standards required in FASB 123R and IRC section 409A, but they are also routinely accepted.

Emerging-Company Valuations

Our valuation professionals are experts in valuing privately held, early-stage technology companies (e.g., software, hardware, online gaming, biotechnology, etc.). These companies differ from mature companies in that they have nominal revenues, high operating expenses and continued losses. Our team has extensive experience in developing complex models to accurately address the issues related to these companies, which differ from traditional valuation approaches.

Go-To Team

Armanino McKenna has a dedicated Valuation Services team with over 15 years of experience with start-up to mature companies, and has performed equity valuations for both private and public companies. When it comes to valuation services, experience matters. Armanino McKenna’s valuations team has completed over 1,500 valuations and has a track record of delivering superior value to clients. No one in our industry can compare with our depth of resources, quality and turnaround times, and fee structure.

“Armanino McKenna’s Valuations Services Team understood our needs and met my tight deadline. I was very impressed; the valuation sailed through the review performed by the public company’s Big 4 auditor without comment. If you want a quality, affordable valuation, I strongly recommend the Armanino McKenna team."

Brett Newsome, CFO, ServePath