Mike Bark, CPA, CVA, MST, and Rob Joyce, MS

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Understanding practice valuation -- It's not just return on investment
In this Second Opinion, certified public accountant and valuation analyst Mike Bark makes the case that dental brokers take many factors into consideration when coming to a valuation of a practice, including demographics, location, equipment, and more.
October 30, 2014
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