Closing soon: Survey of young ASA BV practitioners
The American Society of Appraisers, together with Business Valuation Resources (BVR) and the recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, is conducting a survey of ASA members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation.
On-the-ground report from the ASA International Conference
Appraisers from all disciplines met in Tampa, Fla., and online for the ASA 2022 International Conference September 10-12.
Two state CPA society BV conferences coming up back-to-back
BVWire has had the pleasure of attending valuation conferences various state CPA societies sponsored.
Reminder: Survey of young ASA BV practitioners
The American Society of Appraisers, together with Business Valuation Resources (BVR) and the recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, is conducting a survey of ASA members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation.
Survey regarding young ASA BV practitioners
The American Society of Appraisers, together with Business Valuation Resources (BVR) and the recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, is conducting a survey of ASA members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation. The goal is to gain some insights and perspectives to help the profession better attract and develop the younger generation of practitioners.
‘Give back,’ urges 2022 NACVA Porter award recipient
A message to young business valuation professionals: “I know your time is valuable, but you have to give back to the profession. I can’t overemphasize how rewarding that is,” advises Philip J. DeCaprio Jr.
Book Review: Valuing a Business: The Analyses and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies, 6th ed.
Valuing a Business: The Analyses and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies, 6th ed., authored by Shannon P. Pratt and ASA Educational Foundation. New York: McGraw Hill, 2022.
BV News and Trends August 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Two BVers get lifetime award from the ASA
Business valuers George (Mike) Bradford (G. Michael Bradford & Associates) and John Thomson (Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder Inc.) are two of the three recipients of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
Pay it forward, urges NACVA’s Black
The future of the valuation profession depends on practitioners giving back to the profession.
Delaware court cites studies of appraiser bias
Valuation experts who testify should not assume that the courts view them as independent parties who are advocates for their opinion rather than for the client.
Check out the speaker lineup for the ASA International Conference
A strong slate of speakers will make presentations in the business valuation tracks at this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 24-26.
Highlights From the 2022 NYSSCPA BVLS Conference
Money laundering, earnouts, valuing debt, and SPAC enforcement are a few of the topics presented at the Business Valuation and Litigation Services (BVLS) conference hosted by the New York State Society of CPAs. Here are some key takeaways.
BV News and Trends July 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
ASA seeks donations for fundraising auction by July 22
To kick off its Annual International Conference, the American Society of Appraisers is looking for donations for an online auction to raise funds for ASA’s Educational Foundation for its course-taking grants to up-and-coming young appraisers.
BV News and Trends June 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
NACVA agenda announced for August ‘super conference’
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts moved its traditional in-person June conference to August in Salt Lake City, and the agenda has just been released (click here to see it).
Submitted for your approval: the BV Zone
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ASA announces keynote for its annual conference
The state of the current—and future—economy is more important than ever for valuations, so the American Society of Appraisers has lined up a top-notch keynote for its 2022 ASA International Conference, September 10-12 in Tampa, Fla., and virtually.
Morrison cautions appraisers regarding automation
Blind reliance on automated tools for business valuation is a danger, says past ASA international president Bob Morrison, FASA, who spoke on a recent webinar on the future of the valuation profession.
ASA announces election results
The American Society of Appraisers has announced the results of its 2022-23 elections for the new international officers, discipline governors, discipline committee officers, appraisal review management discipline, and members-at-large.
Comments on an Article on Attracting More Practitioners to BV
An article in last month’s Business Valuation Update discussed the need to make business valuation a more recognized career path. This article includes some very thoughtful comments by Dr. Michael A. Crain, CPA/ABV, CFA, CFE, an academic and practitioner.
BV News and Trends May 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Highlights from the NYSSCPA BV conference
BVWire attended the New York State Society of CPAs’ Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference, and—as always—it was an excellent event.
iiBV reaching out to young potential BVers
The International Institute of Business Valuers (iiBV) has launched a campaign to interest younger individuals and university students in a career in valuation.