Mercer Predicts a Shakeout in the U.S. BV Credentialing Landscape
Intense competition will trigger a consolidation among the three business valuation credentialing organizations in the U.S., predicts Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital), speaking at the recent NACVA conference.
NACVA adds 51 newly credentialed members
In the third quarter of 2021, 51 members of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) earned their credentials, according to an announcement.
How many BV credentialed members are in the three U.S. VPOs?
The AICPA, American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) are the three main valuation professional organizations (VPOs) in the U.S. that issue business valuation credentials.
ASA has a new chapter in the Pacific Northwest
The American Society of Appraisers has a new Pacific Northwest Chapter, which was formed to provide resources and educational opportunities specific to its members located in Washington, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia.
NACVA launches alliance with PocketExperts
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) has formed an alliance with PocketExperts.Solutions, designed to help members attract new business clients and expand current client service offerings.
NACVA adds 79 newly credentialed members
In the second quarter of 2021, 79 members of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) earned their credentials, according to an announcement.
Business Valuation Review: A Lifetime in Support of the Profession
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From the Editor
I hope this issue finds you and your families all safe and well. As I write this, I am sitting at my desk looking at snow falling peacefully in my yard on top of several feet of snow from prior storms. I read that over 70 percent of the U.S. is covered in snow, so I know that I am not alone. The snow is so beautiful in December, but by February and March I ...
From the Chair
The last time I wrote this letter we were all hoping for an end in sight to this pandemic. We have had more than a life-time’s share of historical events over the last 12 months. And here we are, almost exactly 1 year later still working from home, doing lots of virtual meetings and hoping for life at somewhat of a normal level. I hope that everyone has been healthy and safe and will stay ...
ASA opens nominations for the Appraiser of the Year Award
The American Society of Appraisers has opened nominations for the Appraiser of the Year Award to be handed out at the 2021 ASA International Appraisers Conference.
ASA opens nominations for Rising Stars Award
The American Society of Appraisers announces the Rising Stars Award to be handed out at the 2021 ASA International Appraisers Conference in Las Vegas.
NACVA seeks nominees for young BV mavericks
Nominations are open for individuals in the business valuation, financial litigation, or related professions who embody the “drive, motivation, and courage needed to be part of the next generation of industry mavericks.”
From the Editor
I hope this issue finds you and your families all safe and well during this pandemic. I am very honored with the appointment to editor of the Business Valuation Review.
From the Chair
The last time I wrote this letter, the world was a bit more normal. To say that we have all been dealing with unprecedented times is putting it mildly. The global economy, a pandemic, racial tensions and protests, political unrest, extreme wildfires, and more. Everyone has been affected. I do hope though that everyone has been healthy and safe and will stay that way until we are back to some stable level of normalcy whatever ...
Time to look back at the core professional values required for valuation
RICS is examining the values required to meet professionalism standards and has released ‘Time to Reinforce Our Core Values,’ an opinion piece by Michael Zuriff, head of regulation, Americas, for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
ASA officially adopts new governance model
The American Society of Appraisers has formally adopted a new governance model, an “historic milestone,” the organization says in a release.
Concerned about a specific business valuation issue? The IVSC wants to know.
The International Valuation Standards Council’s (IVSC) Agenda Consultation to solicit input to help set the agenda for the future development of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) is open for another six weeks.
A plea for transparency from the UK private equity and venture capital industry
Listed company financial reports are supposed to be transparent, and often are not.
NACVA adds 75 newly credentialed members
In the third quarter of 2020, 75 members of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) earned their credentials, according to an announcement.
IVSC Annual General Meeting sessions continue today at noon
Today’s session is ‘The Big Picture: Economic and Market Outlook,’ featuring Sir Paul Tucker, Kathleen Casey, Allistair Darling, and Andrew Tilton.
New IVSC ‘Valuation Providers Platform’ limited to a handful of UK BV organisations
The IVSC have launched a new online search platform designed to ‘allow users of valuation information to search local expertise’ in the UK and elsewhere.
NACVA honors 40 Under Forty for 2020
NACVA’s 40 Under Forty program recognizes emerging leaders for their past accomplishments and their contributions yet to come.
IVSC confirm dates for next annual meeting and advisory forum meeting
The IVSC’s Advisory Forum Working Group (AFWG) is inviting representatives of IVSC member organisations to join their meeting on 28 September.
When market data are volatile, the best alternative is a more rigorous DCF
Quarterly economic indicators are barely sufficient for business valuers now.
NACVA adds to credentialed ranks
In the second quarter of 2020, 47 members of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) earned the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential, according to an announcement.