Ideas for Solving Two Problems in the BV Profession
The business valuation profession needs to be more attuned to academic finance research, according to a letter to the editor of the ASA’s Business Valuation Review by Victor E. Jarosiewicz (Quid Valorem LLC), the chair of The Appraisal Foundation’s Business Valuation Resource Panel. He also has some ideas about attracting more young people to the profession by targeting colleges and universities. Feedback is wanted on the issues and his suggestions.
BV News and Trends May 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Key Points From Hitchner’s Annual BV Update
A recap of Jim Hitchner’s look at the major issues in BV over the past year, including long-term growth rates, the three-stage DCF, normalizing the risk-free rate, cost of capital, plagiarism, lack of liquidity on a 100% interest, and more.
The BV Profession’s ‘Silver Tsunami’ Is More Like a Trickle
We keep hearing about the “silver tsunami” in the business valuation profession, meaning a huge wave of retirements as veteran practitioners ride off into the sunset. But it’s not happening quite yet, according to data from BVR’s benchmarking survey.
BV News and Trends April 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Perception Grows of Bias in U.S. Valuation Experts
During a recent webinar out of Canada, a speaker observed that litigants are bringing in valuation experts from the U.S. because of a “creeping tendency toward bias.” In the U.S., some judges are citing studies they say confirm their feelings about bias in some valuation experts.
BV profession needs a stronger connection to research
The business valuation profession needs to be more attuned to academic finance research, according to a letter to the editor of the ASA’s Business Valuation Review by Victor E. Jarosiewicz (Quid Valorem LLC).
Valuation experts make the first Forbes list of Top 200 CPAs
The inaugural Forbes Top 200 CPAs list includes several practitioners who are credentialed in business valuation (ABV, CVA, or ASA).
Damodaran at the ASA Fair Value Conference April 25
Always with interesting and provocative views, Professor Aswath Damodaran (New York University Stern School of Business) will conduct a session, Understanding and Measuring Risk, at the ASA’s Fair Value Conference in New York City on April 25.
More Perspectives From Young BV Practitioners
For the past few years, NACVA has been giving a forum to young business valuation professionals so they can give their perspectives on the profession and what keeps them interested and motivated. At the December NACVA Super Conference, a panel discussion continued this tradition.
BV News and Trends March 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
AICPA BV school is not just for CPAs
Two BVR editorial board members will be teaching in the five-day AICPA and CIMA 2024 National Business Valuation School, which will be held live in Denver from August 12 to 16.
A lot of musing going on
Some thought leaders in the business valuation profession are shaking things up with their musings.
AI Concerns, Experiments Highlight NACVA Confab
This is a recap of several interesting sessions at the December NACVA Business Valuation & Financial Litigation Super Conference in Fort Lauderdale. The sessions discussed ethics issues and presented some demonstrations of how to leverage AI in a valuation practice.
BV News and Trends February 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Hitchner’s annual review of need-to-know BV topics
Over 500 attendees listened to Jim Hitchner (Valuation Products and Services) do his annual review of recent need-to-know concepts, data, models, and methods in business valuation. Here are a few key points from the two-hour webinar.
Registration open for the ASA Fair Value conference in New York City
On April 25, the ASA will hold its Fair Value Conference in New York City for both in-person and virtual attendance.
March 1 deadline for TAF board candidates
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is searching for candidates to serve on its board of trustees, and three positions are available. Trustees provide oversight to the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB ...
Today! Hitchner’s annual BV update webinar
BVWire looks forward to Jim Hitchner’s annual webinar where he reviews new concepts, data, models, and methods that have emerged in business valuation over the past year.
Reminder: TAF seeks candidates for its board of trustees
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is searching for candidates to serve on its board of trustees, and three positions are available.
TAF seeks candidates for its board of trustees
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is searching for candidates to serve on its board of trustees, and three positions are available.
Two New York City conferences set dates for 2024
On April 25, the ASA will hold its Fair Value Conference in New York City for both in-person and virtual attendance.
BV Year in Review 2023: Recruiting Push
The business valuation profession continued to thrive in 2023 amid ongoing challenges, such as how to reflect uncertainty, inflation, and market volatility in valuations. But another issue loomed large in the profession: attracting and retaining new young talent.
What to Know From the 2023 ASA International Conference, Part 2
More takeaways from the ASA’s annual conference, on the topics of personal goodwill, new SEC valuation requirements for PE/VC funds, customer concentration, buy-sell agreements, equity compensation, real estate-centric entities, and more.
Future Plans for the AICPA FVS Section
The AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) section has some impressive plans going forward, a panel revealed at the FVS conference in Las Vegas this past November. Their plans include strengthening their training offerings, increasing education opportunities, career development support and outreach to universities to raise awareness among students.