AICPA offers free replay of portfolio valuation event
If you missed the live AICPA Portfolio Valuation Forum, a free replay is available if you click here (free account registration needed).
Mercer Updates His State-of-the-BV-Profession Analysis
Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital) did a “state of the profession” update as a keynote presentation at the recent Business Valuation and Financial Litigation Super Conference, hosted by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). He addressed the current number of credentialed professionals, the aging of the profession, growth outlook, how the valuation professional organizations (VPOs) are adapting, and more.
10 Short Takes From NACVA’s July Super Conference
There were top speakers, interesting sessions, and a good turnout (about 200) for the three-day NACVA Business Valuation & Financial Litigation Super Conference in person in Snowbird, Utah (and also online). Here are a few quick takeaways from some of the sessions we attended.
BV News and Trends September 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
New book of essays by prominent valuation experts
Top experts from overlapping valuation disciplines tell their stories that capture a flavor of the romance, intrigue, art—and heart—of business appraisal in a new book, The Art of Valuation.
BVResearch Pro adds to its archive of the ASA’s BV Review
Among many other resources, the BVResearch Pro platform contains the full archive of the Business Valuation Review going back to 1982.
Next week: VSCPA Forensic and Valuation Conference
BVWire will be at the Forensic and Valuation Conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) September 26-27 in Glen Allen.
The ASA’s online auction is now open
A copy of Cost of Capital, Applications and Examples or a lobster dinner for two?
BV News and Trends August 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
NACVA ‘blown away’ by ChatGPT
David Fein of ValuSource recently gave a demo of ChatGPT to Parnell Black, CEO of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
Panel on trial testimony featured at VSCPA
How to survive expert testimony and cross-examination is one of the most popular topics at the annual two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Congrats to the winner of a free BVR Pro subscription
Rob Leibfried, a shareholder in the business valuation practice at Honkamp, will receive a free one-year subscription to BVResearch Pro, BVR’s most comprehensive library of business valuation resources.
Check out the ARM track of the ASA conference October 1-3
In addition to two tracks of business valuation (BV) sessions, there will be one track of appraisal review and management (ARM) sessions at the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) International Appraisers Conference October 1-3 in New Orleans.
Agenda available for VSCPA conference September 26-27
BVWire never misses the annual two-day conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Replay available of AICPA portfolio valuation event
If you missed the live AICPA Portfolio Valuation Forum, a free replay is available if you click here (free account registration needed).
First-ever ASA conference on litigation in valuation
Mark November 30 on your calendar for the debut of Litigation in Valuation Conference from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
Preview of TAF guidance on CSRP
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) has a working group that is developing voluntary guidance on the company-specific risk premium (CSRP), which it has identified as an area that lacks uniformity in practice.
BV News and Trends July 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
A ‘who’s who’ of BV to speak at the ASA International Conference
We haven’t seen this strong a speaker lineup in a long time, so click here to check out who will be making presentations in the business valuation tracks at this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
August 1 deadline for The Appraisal Foundation board members
The Appraisal Foundation is currently conducting its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).
Tips on portfolio valuation policies from inaugural AICPA forum
BVWire attended the AICPA’s late afternoon forum on portfolio valuations on June 28, hosted by KPMG in its offices in New York City (it was also virtual).
Today! NACVA’s July super conference starts
There is a lot to choose from at the NACVA’s “super” conference in Snowbird (Salt Lake City) that starts today, July 12, with preconference sessions, and the main conference is July 13-14.
BV News and Trends June 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
The Appraisal Foundation seeks ASB and AQB board members
Many valuation experts give back to the profession by serving on various boards and committees.
Today! Free AICPA event on portfolio valuations
Today, June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.