p>Take a break from all that holiday celebrating with these exciting CPE events:

• Business Valuation in the Federal Tax System in 2014 (December 18), featuring John Bogdanski (Lewis & Clark Law School), an attorney and tax expert who will examine cases including Richmond, Adell, Cavallaro, Elkins, and Reri Holdings and how they affect valuations. Don’t miss this one!

• Valuing Architecture and Engineering Firms (January 8), with Ian C. Rusk (Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners LLC). Firms in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting field (A/E industry) have special elements of risk, irregular income streams, a lack of tangible assets, and specialized markets. Rusk is one of the foremost experts on valuation in this industry. His firm compiles the A/E Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study. Join him for an examination of how appraisers can best overcome the obstacles posed by these unique businesses.

Free webinar: International Valuation Handbook: The Final Installment of the Duff & Phelps Trilogy (January 15), featuring James Harrington (Duff & Phelps). Get an in-depth look at what's included in the new 2014 International Valuation Handbook - Guide to Cost of Capital and how appraisers can put it to work.