Here’s what you’ll see:

• “BVR to Launch New Platform for Estimating the Cost of Capital” (BVR Editor). The time is right for a simple, independent service to augment each appraiser’s own professional judgment and his or her other research when estimating the cost of capital. A free trial period begins in November, and feedback is requested.
• “Available Remedies for Trade Secret Damages” (Richard F. Bero, CPA/ABV, CVA, CLP, and Jon Margolies, J.D.). An excerpt from the recently released Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, 5th edition (Nancy Fannon and Jonathan Dunitz, editors).
• “Valuation or Calculation: A Bad Appraisal Is Still a Bad Appraisal” (Alan S. Zipp, CPA, ABV, CVA, CBA, J.D.). A response to the recent controversy over calculation engagements.
• “Major Changes Enhance the 2018 Edition of Mergerstat Review of M&A Activity” (BVR Editor).The recently released 2018 edition of Mergerstat Review has a number of important changes, including updates to historical data, new tables that show premiums paid over the targets’ enterprise values, and more.
• “What Appraisers Should Know About the History and Regulation of Cannabis” (Ron Seigneur, ASA, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA; Stacey Udell, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CVA; and Brenda Clarke, CPA/ABV, CVA, CFF). Key background information to know before doing a valuation engagement in this emerging industry.
• “Work File Checklist for Discount Rates Applicable to Various Assets” (BVR Editor). A practice aid based on the Mandatory Performance Framework (MPF) for the Certified in Entity and Intangibles Valuation (CEIV) credential.

The issue also includes:

• An expanded 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/Revenue Trends,” “Stout Restricted Stock Study and DLOM Calculator,” “Economic Outlook for the Month,” and “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 November issue of Business Valuation Update.