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BV News At-a-Glance
A monthly roundup of key developments from the standard setters, regulators, and valuation professional organizations (VPOs), plus noteworthy new books, research papers, and studies of interest to business valuation experts.
Distinguishing and measuring personal goodwill in a litigation setting Part 2 of 2 parts
We have published this article on personal goodwill in two parts. The first part of the article, printed in the July 2001 BVU, gave a background on recent court cases that involved and distinguished b ...
Industry Snapshot: Home Hospice Firms
An at-a-glance overview of the valuation nuances of home hospices firms, based on a webinar presented by Darcy Devine and William Hamilton, who are both with Buckhead FMV.
Takeaways From the AICPA FVS Conference
We attended many of the sessions at the AICPA’s 2017 Forensic and Valuation Services conference in Las Vegas along with over 1,000 attendees and found no shortage of tips, ideas, and advice.
New Case Points Up Practice Opportunity in Reasonable Compensation
Opposing counsel attacked a valuation expert over his expertise in assessing reasonable compensation—and also criticized the data he used. The expert prevailed in this challenge, which illustrates that valuation experts can take on engagements in tax matters and shareholder disputes involving the fair market value of executive compensation.
Sneak Preview of New Material in the BVR/AHLA Healthcare Valuation Guide
The valuation community breathed a sigh of relief when the Department of Labor removed appraisals entirely—not just ESOP appraisals—from fiduciary treatment in its final rules designed to strengthen retirement security. But the appraiser-as-fiduciary iss ...
Business Valuation Year in Review 2019
A look back at some of the developments in the BV profession in 2019, including important court rulings on tax affecting pass-through entities, a possible upending to the goodwill model, a new cost of capital platform gaining traction, and advances in fair value for financial reporting.
BVU News and Trends October 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
How One BV Practice Helps Train Its Young Professionals
A BVR survey reveals that many valuation practices need to improve their training programs. Here’s an idea that one practice uses to develop their young practitioners continually.
Key Points From the VSCPA Forensic and Valuation Conference
An economic update, a new IRS crackdown, goodwill, reasonable comp, healthcare insights, expert testimony, and options are among the topics recapped from the annual two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference hosted by the Virginia State Society of CPAs.
Valuation Experts Give Initial Thoughts on Tax Reform
Valuation experts were asked for their initial impressions on what to consider when doing valuations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This will be an evolving discussion.
BVU News and Trends April 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Industry Snapshot: Automobile Dealers
An at-a-glance overview and update on current trends, value drivers, and valuation approaches in the complex world of automobile dealerships.
Fingertip Guide to State-by-State Divorce Valuation Issues
The rules for business valuations in a marital dissolution context are different from state to state. Also, most states do not have clear valuation guidelines for divorce matters. This chart is intended to act as a guideline only to the applicable standar ...
Book Review: The BVR/AHLA Guide to Valuing Physician Compensation and Healthcare Service Arrangements, 2nd Edition
The second edition of this book expands upon the groundbreaking first edition and provides 1,400 pages of content written by 42 experts in the field, including attorneys and valuation experts.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2017
It was another eventful year for the business valuation profession, and here’s a wrap-up of notable developments of 2017.
BVU News and Trends January 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2018
The new tax law, lively debates, new guidance, a strong protest, and a simpler approach to estimating cost of capital were just some of the highlights in the business valuation profession during 2018.
Some Key Takeaways From the AICPA FVS Conference
Over 1,100 attendees converged on Las Vegas for the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference 2015. BVU was there and heard some outstanding speakers and topics. Covered below are just a few of the takeaways. Future issues will cover these—and more.
BVU News and Trends January 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BVU News and Trends February 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2020
What a year! This is a recap of developments in the business valuation profession under the shroud of COVID-19 including the latest thinking in methodologies, changes in regulations, new and updated resources, and practice-building ideas.
BV News and Trends October 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Use and Misuse of Survey Data to Set Physician Compensation
Timothy Smith (Ankura Consulting) interviews Meghan Wong, assistant director, data solutions, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), in an excerpt from the recently released BVR/AHLA Guide to Valuing Physician Compensation and Healthcare Service Arrangements, 2nd edition.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2016
It was an eventful year for the business valuation profession in 2016, both from a U.S. and global perspective. Here is a wrap-up of some of the more notable developments, some of which set the stage for 2017 and beyond.