Valuation Experts Make the First Forbes Top 200 CPAs List
The Forbes top 200 CPAs list is out. Let's take a look at which valuators made the list.
COE Estimates From Leading Data Sets Are All ‘Very Close’
Find out why the Cost of Equity estimates from so many sources ended up being so similar.
Last chance to take survey on growing controversy over the ABV credential
Leading members of the CPA/ABV community ask that you take a survey on the AICPA’s decision to open up the ABV credential to non-CPAs. The survey will be closed soon, so please make your voice heard on this important matter.
AICPA’s move to allow non-CPAs to get ABV sparks strong reaction
A number of prominent CPA/ABVs are urging the AICPA to reconsider a recent decision by its governing board to allow non-CPAs to be eligible for the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential. Please take a survey and give your thoughts.
20 Points to Consider for Valuations Under the New Tax Law
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted, BVR has been gathering opinions and observations from valuation experts about the impacts of the new tax law on valuations. Here's a list of some points to consider that is by no means exhaustive but is a good starting point.
New Tax Law Adds Nuances to Valuing Wineries
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes special tax breaks for a number of industries, including the winery sector. This adds to the special differences experts need to consider when valuing these entities.
Zyla Gives Update on Fair Value Developments
We attended the Southeast Chapter of Business Appraisers (SECBA) conference in Atlanta last month where Mark Zyla (Acuitas) talked about how the area of fair value is serving as a focal point for the profession to unify itself.
SECBA gets sneak preview of the D&P Cost of Capital Navigator
The hardcover version of the Duff & Phelps Valuation Handbook – U.S. Guide to Cost of Capital will no longer be published—it is being replaced by the Duff & Phelps Cost of Capital Navigator, an interactive online application.
IACVA rebrands itself as IACVS
IACVA will become IACVS, the International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists, to better represent the efforts and goals of the organization.
Award recipients at the AICPA FVS conference in Las Vegas
Top volunteers and young professionals were honored at the AICPA’s 2017 FVS Conference November 13-15 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
New edition of Understanding Business Valuation now available
In addition to revisions to existing material and examples, there’s new material on valuing stock options, preferred stock, debt, and startup ventures.
ASA BVers convene in Houston for the Advanced BV Conference
The conference sessions were an excellent mix of theory and practice—ideas that you can use in your practice right away.
Revenue mix is key to valuing HVAC companies
There is a big swing in prices for HVAC firms—from under 10% of revenue to over 100% of revenue—depending on the mix of business.
Most business valuation firms require upfront payments
Four out of five business valuation firms surveyed say they ask for 50% down before starting work on a new engagement.
Act now to KO controversial Section 2704 regs
Comments are due by Aug. 7, 2017 on an IRS notice that puts the proposed Section 2704 regs on the chopping block.
Bonding is a key valuation nuance for electrical contractors
The bonding process is very important for electrical contractors, especially in large metropolitan areas where they can’t work on certain jobs without being bonded.
AICPA unveils new CVFI credential for financial instruments
Comments are due Sept. 26, 2017, on an exposure draft of a “disclosure framework” that establishes parameters of documentation requirements for the Certified in Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI) credential.
Global trademark values for wineries
The brand is the single most important intangible asset in wine businesses, accounting for 17.5% of enterprise value on average, according to latest data.
Valuation benchmarks for ambulatory surgery centers revealed in updated survey
HealthCare Appraisers Inc. has just released valuation multiples of single-specialty and multispecialty ASCs based on data representing over 700 entities.
New analysis reveals different BV standards do not conflict
A casual observer may look at the various business valuation standards different organizations issue and get the idea that they are at odds with each other. But that is not the case.
Help needed with academic research on Big Data
Please take a short, five-minute survey on the use of Big Data in forensic accounting in preventing and detecting fraud. The University of Memphis is conducting research.
New fair value rules and performance standards highlight ASA event
New fair value regulations and the Mandatory Performance Framework (MPF) apply to everyone, not just holders of the new CEIV credential.
Appraiser ducks penalty for undervaluation
A recent Tax Court case rejects an appraiser's valuation of an estate asset, and the undervaluation is enough to normally trigger penalties under IRC Section 6695A.
AICPA issues its first wave of CEIV credentials
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has doled out its first batch of certifications for the new Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuation™ (CEIV™) credential for individuals doing fair value measurements.
Latest AHLA guide discusses fairness opinions, M&A, and goodwill
The AHLA Transactions Resource Guide is a free collection of articles from leading healthcare experts that discuss significant transaction issues in the healthcare industry. Some of the authors are with Duff & Phelps, VMG Health, Wipfli, and others.