ESOP Valuation is crucial for various reasons. Firstly, it determines the fair market value of the shares that are allocated to employees. This is important as it helps ensure that employees receive a fair and equitable share of the company’s value. Secondly, ESOP valuation is essential for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), which impose certain requirements on ESOPs, including the need for annual valuations. Additionally, ESOP valuation plays a role in financial reporting, as companies…