The largest gathering of business valuation professionals in the UK is coming up next month at the ICAEW’s Moorgate Hall facility. Brexit aside, the 2019 Valuation Community Annual Conference ‘aims to keep you informed of some of the changes and some of the constants in business valuation,’ says programme chair Jonathan White (KPMG).

Sessions begin with an economic update delivered by Professor Trevor Williams, former chief economist at Lloyds Bank, and now at the University of Derby—probably a wise start for any business valuer, given the current uncertainty.

Further highlights include a leadership panel on valuation of intangible assets under FRS 102 led by Steve Shaw, director, Financial Seminars Ltd. The other panelists include Simon Jones (partner, BDO); Ashley Higgs (partner, Smith & Williamson); and Olivier Pecon (director, EY).

Sarah Middleton (director, PwC) will discuss current factors in valuing assets in divorce, and Andrew Strickland and Luke Morris of Scrutton Bland will address ‘current developments in the valuation of family businesses.’

Steve Shaw, director, Financial Seminars Ltd, completes the breakout programming with a session on advanced valuation techniques.