Preview: Business Valuation Update Yearbook 2022
The year 2021 was defined by unexpected economic events; from the GameStop Rebellion to changes in how goodwill cases are handled in Florida, 2021 certainly was an interesting time to be in the valuation profession.
BV Year in Review 2021: End of an Era
A recap of significant new ideas and developments as reported in over 70 articles and hundreds of news items in the pages of Business Valuation Update during 2021.
Colleagues Pay Tribute to Shannon Pratt
A few words of tribute and remembrances about Shannon Pratt, who passed away recently at age 88.
BV News and Trends January 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Latest editions of two BVR yearbooks now available
Over 70 articles and hundreds of news items are included in the Business Valuation Update Yearbook, 2022 edition.
Perfect pair: VAB6 and UBV6
Two important books are in the wings for an early 2022 release: Valuing a Business, 6th edition (VAB6), from the American Society of Appraisers and Understanding Business Valuation, 6th edition (UBV6), from Business Valuation Resources.
New Year’s resolution: Give back to the BV profession
The future of the valuation profession depends on the contributions that practitioners make to the advancement of the profession.
Video available of Shannon Pratt memorial service
A memorial service for Shannon Pratt was held January 6 at Valley Community Presbyterian Church in Portland, Ore.
BV News and Trends December 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Takeaways from an interview with Duff & Phelps
The International Valuation Standard Council (IVSC) recently interviewed David Larsen, Srividya Gopal, and James Gavin, managing directors at Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, about their perspectives on current issues facing the valuation profession.
Memories and condolences for Shannon Pratt
Postings have started to appear on the obituary page for Shannon Pratt, who passed away November 26 at age 88.
ASA moves into new digs
The American Society of Appraisers has moved its headquarters office to a new location a short distance from its previous address.
Celebration of Life planned for Shannon Pratt
In the last issue, we shared the sad news that Shannon Pratt, a giant in the business valuation profession, had passed away.
‘Author’s Notes’ highlight Trugman’s new book
BVWire has been getting a sneak peek at some of the revised chapters in the new, sixth edition of Understanding Business Valuation by Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation).
BV pioneer and legend Shannon Pratt passes away
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shannon Pratt, who died over this past weekend at age 88.
Trugman reveals the ‘easiest trap’ in a valuation engagement
BVWire has been getting a sneak peek at some of the revised chapters in the new, sixth edition of Understanding Business Valuation by Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation).
TAF now has 32 podcasts on appraisal topics
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) has a podcast series called “Appraiser Talk” that answers questions from every corner of the appraisal profession from consumers to appraisers and real estate to business valuation.
BV News and Trends November 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Reminder: Preorder Trugman’s sixth edition
Understanding Business Valuation by Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation) has been the go-to book for real-world examples on how to apply valuation theory and complex topics.
ASA conference hits the jackpot in Vegas
About 600 attendees converged—both on-site and virtually—for the American Society of Appraisers’ International Conference in Las Vegas October 24-26.
Audax PE invests in Stout
Audax Private Equity has agreed to make an investment in Stout, a firm that provides advisory services in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations.
BV News and Trends October 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Trugman talks about his new book at the ASA confab
If you visited the BVR booth at the American Society of Appraisers International Conference in Las Vegas, you would have had the chance to chat with Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation), who was taking a break from working on the new, sixth edition of his book Understanding Business Valuation.
Citizens completes acquisition of Willamette
Citizens Financial Group Inc. has completed its acquisition of Willamette Management Associates, a leading valuation consulting and forensic analysis firm with offices in Chicago, Atlanta, and Portland, Ore.
Trugman’s sixth edition now available for preorder
The new, sixth edition of Gary Trugman’s Understanding Business Valuation is now available for preorder for an early 2022 release.