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.
Mercer examines the future of the BV profession
Essential reading for anyone connected to the business valuation profession is a new white paper from veteran valuer Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital).
IVSC’s Talbot to give keynote at ASA annual conference
BVWire is looking forward to hearing about how Nick Talbot got through a few near-death experiences, including being on Mount Everest for the two worst natural disasters in history.
New AICPA event on portfolio valuations
On June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.
Solid advice on BV career development
A common thread that wove its way through last week’s ASA conference on appraisal career development was the advice to specialize.
Why are valuers changing their Excel models?
In a world of economic turmoil and market volatility, valuation experts say they are spending a lot more time on business valuations.
First-ever conference on soft skills for valuers June 8
This past fall, BVR and the BV recruiting firm Borrowman Baker conducted a survey of American Society of Appraisers (ASA) members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation.
First recipient of the Kolodny Award
The National Family Law Trial Institute in Houston is an organization devoted to training family lawyers for trial.
ASA announces election results
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has announced the results of its 2023-2024 elections for new international officers, board of governors and discipline committee officers, and members at-large.
Alerding Gives Some Insights Into AI and BV
Be cautious when using artificial intelligence for business valuation work, advises BVLaw editor Jim Alerding (Alerding Consulting). A few examples show that this tool is not yet ready for prime time.
BV News and Trends May 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Notable takeaways from the NYSSCPA BV conference
BVWire attended last week’s annual New York State Society of CPAs’ Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference, and—as usual—some very interesting and useful information was presented.
BVWire continues on the BV conference circuit
June is busting out with two events that BVWire is looking forward to attending.
BV agenda released for ASA Conference in New Orleans October 1-3
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has posted the business valuation discipline track sessions for this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
2022 Thomas Burrage Award recipient named
The late Thomas Burrage was highly respected for his expertise in litigation, forensic accounting, business valuation, and taxation, but he is remembered most as a kind and generous man who gave back to the profession.
NACVA to publish a new BV book
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) will publish Business Valuation: Practitioner’s Guide to Valuing Privately Held Businesses later this year through Wiley.
Next stops on the BV conference circuit
Tomorrow, May 11, BVWire will be at the 2023 Houston ASA Energy Valuation Conference, which is live on-site and will also be livestreamed (by BVR).
BVU News and Trends April 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Be cautious with AI, advises Alerding
While artificial intelligence is not quite ready for prime time, it can impact valuations not only in the process of performing a valuation, but also on the value of a subject business, says veteran valuation expert Jim Alerding (Alerding Consulting).
May kicks off BV conference season!
Flowers bloom in May and so do business valuation conferences—and most of them have a virtual option.
Correction: Link to ASA conference schedule
Last week’s issue had an incorrect link to the schedule-at-a-glance for the ASA International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
Schedule available for the ASA Conference in New Orleans October 1-3
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has posted the schedule for this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
BV News and Trends March 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Agenda set for NYSSCPA BV conference May 15
BVWire is starting to see plans coming together for this year’s conferences. The three major events (from the AICPA, ASA, and NACVA) are all later in the year, but some good events are blooming in the spring.