Here’s what you’ll see:
- “Massive Overhaul of Global BV Glossary in the Works” (BVR Editor). A major revision is being planned for the International Glossary of Business Valuation Terms, and the team preparing the new glossary wants feedback by January 31 on the proposed changes. The revision would double the size of the glossary by adding over 120 new terms and methodologies to the existing glossary, which has been integrated into the various valuation standards.
- Redlined Version of the International Glossary of Business Valuation Terms. Shows the extensive revisions being planned for this document, last published in 2001.
- “Insights, Tips, and Practical Advice From the AICPA FVS Conference” (BVR Editor). A recap of some valuable takeaways on the use of market transactions, valuations for bankruptcy, valuing private debt, ESOPs, business interruption claims, virtual testimony, and more.
- “New Research From Grabowski and Abbott on Recovery and Growth” (BVR Editor). New upcoming research from Roger Grabowski (Duff & Phelps) and Ashok Abbott (West Virginia University) challenges conventional wisdom about long-term growth rates and economic recovery.
- “Highlights of 2020 Delaware Valuation Decisions” (Gilbert E. Matthews). This article discusses two 2020 Supreme Court decisions and eight decisions by the Court of Chancery.
- “Practice Growth Opportunity in Valuing Financial Instruments” (BVR Editor). Valuation practitioners looking for a growth area should consider services related to financial instruments, according to Dr. Joel M. DiCicco (Center for International Business Valuation), speaking at the recent Second Annual Conference on the Art and Science of Business Valuation.
- “Treasure Trove of Data in the 2021 Business Reference Guide” (BVR Editor). Here’s a look at what’s in the 31st edition of this guide, including an example of how to value equity using a rule of thumb.
The issue also includes:
- A full section of “BV News and Trends/Global BV News and Trends.”
- Regular features: “Ask the Experts” and “Tip of the Month.”
- BV data spotlight: “DealStats MVIC/EBITDA Trends,” “FactSet Mergerstat/BVR Control Premium Study,” “Economic Outlook for the Month,” and the “Cost of Capital Center.”
- BVLaw Case Update: The latest court cases that involve business valuation issues.
To stay current on business valuation, check out the February 2021 issue of Business Valuation Update.
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