Valuation Advisory Services

The Music Economics and Valuation Services group at Citrin Cooperman provides financial and strategic consulting to the music industry. Our rigorous analytics, industry expertise, and enduring client relationships consistently translate into real value for our clients.

Employing a unique, multi-disciplinary approach and versatile skill set, we create defensible reports that withstand scrutiny from the IRS, auditors, judges, and opposing counsel. With a strong litigation background, we are frequently called to testify as expert witnesses across the United States. Whether for purchase price allocations (ASC 805), IRS-compliant valuations, or litigation-worthy valuations, we provide reliable analyses.

We conduct valuations for:

• Operating businesses
• Purchase price allocations and related intangibles
• Early-stage companies
• Common and preferred stock, options, warrants, rights, and other derivatives
• Carried interests, profit interests, SARs, RSUs, and phantom stock
• General and limited partnership interests
• Intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, and trade names/marks/secrets
• Intangible assets such as contracts, customer relationships, core technologies, software, and non-compete agreements
• Royalty assets, including rights and licenses, music catalogs
• Debt instruments such as fixed income, hybrids, and convertible debt
• Professional licenses and degrees

In addition to independent valuations for corporate planning and restructuring, we provide valuations for litigation, compliance, and consulting purposes.

With over 25 years of experience in significant litigation matters, Citrin Cooperman has built strong relationships with top law firms. Our clients benefit from valuable insights gained through close collaboration with counsel and a deep understanding of the courtroom. We create a comprehensive work plan to ensure engagements are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with your objectives. Our team includes a distinguished group of professionals: Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (CIRAs), experts in Distressed Business Valuation (CDBV), Certified Turnaround Professionals (CTAs), and those with certifications from the American Institute of CPAs, including Accredited in Business Valuations (ABVs) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFFs). We also have Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs), Accredited Senior Appraisers (ASAs), Certified Valuation Analysts (CVAs), and attorneys.