Damages Guide Editors Offer Insights and Advice to Valuers
Business Valuation Update had the pleasure of sitting down with the editors of the recently published 7th edition of BVR’s Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages. They gave some insights into recent developments and some advice for experts who practice—or are thinking of practicing—in this area.
BVU News and Trends October 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Initial takeaways from NACVA’s Virtual Super Conference
NACVA held the first major multiday multitrack conference of the year online all last week, and BVWire attended all week via the Zoom platform.
Valuation Considerations for Venture and Early-Stage Companies
There are many challenges to overcome when determining the value of high-risk, early-stage companies. Valuations must consider not only acceptable methodology, but also the present economic and market conditions. This panel discussion features venture capitalist Laura Markley, attorneys Neil Bagchi and Patrick Connelly, along with valuation experts Liza Bowersox and Stuart Neiberg. They'll cover common best practices and guidance on techniques to value early-stage companies. Learn about corporate form, practical, and "real life" impacts of ...
BVU News and Trends September 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Recap of NACVA’s Summer 2022 ‘Super Conference’
Business Valuation Update traveled to Salt Lake City for the Business Valuation and Financial Litigation Super Conference hosted by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). This is a recap of some of the sessions we attended. Several sessions deserved longer treatment, so we’ve devoted separate articles to them (also in this issue).
BV Year in Review 2023: Recruiting Push
The business valuation profession continued to thrive in 2023 amid ongoing challenges, such as how to reflect uncertainty, inflation, and market volatility in valuations. But another issue loomed large in the profession: attracting and retaining new young talent.
From the Chair
It is with a heavy heart that I write about the death of Dr. Shannon P. Pratt. Dr. Pratt is known as the ‘‘Godfather of Valuation’’ and author of Valuing a Business: The Analysis and Appraisal of Closely-Held Companies, originally published in 1981 and commonly considered the ‘‘Valuation Bible ...
Wineries
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) growing grapes and manufacturing wine and brandies; (2) manufacturing wine and brandies from grapes and other fruits grown elsewhere; and (3) blending wines and brandies.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2018
The new tax law, lively debates, new guidance, a strong protest, and a simpler approach to estimating cost of capital were just some of the highlights in the business valuation profession during 2018.
Takeaways From the 2018 ASA Advanced BV Conference
A wrap-up of the ASA’s Joint ASA 2018 Advanced Business Valuation and International Appraisers Conference in Anaheim, Calif.
New Damages Guide Examines Crypto Landscape
An understanding of the current issues and developments within the cryptocurrency industry, plus a look at some emerging case law, are crucial for damages experts in this area. This is an excerpt from the upcoming 7th edition of The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages.
Ferraro v. Convercent, Inc.
In contract and tort case, court declines to exclude plaintiff’s damages expert, noting court’s gatekeeping function “is not a role that emphasizes exclusion of expert testimony”; expert’s background in economics and business valuation experience qualified him to value subject company.
Recap of the Biggest BV Event of 2022—the AICPA FVS Conference
The AICPA’s plans for its forensics and valuation section, incredible frauds, an opportunity in bankruptcy, tips for determining goodwill, and the future of BV are discussed in this recap article—the first of several that will cover this biggest conference of the year.
Practice-Building Tips From the AICPA FVS Conference
The largest event of 2024 was the AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS) Conference. While there were many excellent technical sessions, there was good attendance at sessions that related to the management of a valuation or forensics firm or practice—a topic that is gaining in importance in the profession. This article is a recap of those sessions.
Calculating But-For Profits
Do you feel like being asked to calculate but-for-profits feels like an engagement in another dimension? Calculating the position the harmed party would have been in “but for” the alleged acts is an advanced skill for appraisers. Join expert and contributing author to The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, Stacey Udell, for a discussion of different strategies to determine net lost profits including the critical step of removing incremental costs that did not occur. Every ...
Industry Updates for Firms Most Impacted by the Labor Shortage
The accommodation and food service sectors are especially feeling the pain of the current labor shortage, which can cause ripple effects on a valuation. Here are some recent updates for various firms in these sectors courtesy of the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
Patent Infringement Damages: Lost Profits and Royalties
If a patent owner can prove another company or party has made, used or sold a product covered by a patent without its permission, the patent owner is entitled, under 35 U.S.C. Section 284, to receive “damages adequate to compensate for the infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for the use made of the invention by the infringer, together with interest and costs as fixed by the court.” This program focuses ...
Expert Insights: Q&A With Ron Seigneur
Be the first to experience the debut of BVR’s newest series: Expert Insights. Join host Jim Alerding as he asks the questions you want answered. Expert Insights brings in-depth interviews and a personal perspective from those impacting the profession. In this session, join our premiere expert, Ron Seigneur, well known for both his intelligence and his personality. Take this opportunity to learn tips on building your personal brand and gaining experience as an expert witness.
Internet Domain Valuation: Not Just Economic Theory
For many people, establishing the value of an internet domain name appears to be a well-defined black-and-white process that considers a variety of economic variables and formulae to obtain a satisfactory conclusion. But, ultimately, determining that amount is much more an art than a science. Domain names are one of the few items whose value is truly specific, based primarily on the price a buyer is willing to pay and the seller to accept.
Internet Domain Valuation: Not Just Economic Theory
For many people, establishing the value of an Internet domain name appears to be a well-defined black-and-white process that considers a variety of economic variables and formulae to obtain a satisfactory conclusion. But, ultimately, determining that amou ...
Cost of Capital Professional—Straightforward, Credible, Cost-Effective (FREE WEBINAR)
The Cost of Capital Professional from BVR is a source of cost of capital information that integrates data from multiple credible sources, including the University of Chicago’s Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), Professor Aswath Damodaran, Salvidio & Partners, and the U.S. Federal Reserve. The philosophy behind this resource is to provide valuation practitioners with an independent, economical, and transparent platform that empowers users to make professional judgments while avoiding the illusion of precision ...
Cost of Capital Professional: Gain the Edge With New Enhancements
The newest resource for developing cost of capital estimates is now even better. Since January, users have been able to use beta-adjusted size premiums, select arithmetic or geometric averages, compute weighted average cost of capital (WACC), and more. With the new enhancements, the Cost of Capital Professional has maintained its principles of simplicity, transparency, and flexibility in a world where the inputs to cost of capital have become so complex that the risk of making ...
Cost of Capital Professional: Transparent. Simple. Free.
The newest resource for developing cost of equity capital estimates has arrived. The inputs to cost of capital have become so complex that the risk of making errors has increased greatly. This new cost-effective resource from BVR integrates data from multiple sources, including University of Chicago’s Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) data, Professor Aswath Damodaran’s data resources, and the U.S. Federal Reserve on Treasury bond yields. The philosophy behind the resource is to ...
Family Matters: Standard of Value, DLOM/DLOC Discounts and Drama in BV
A buried body, sex surrogates, and family-owned business create a dramatic background for a recent court case impacting valuation. With complex minority discounts, this case kicks off a compelling discussion of key issues in family law. Experts Stacey Udell, Neil Beaton, and Ron Seigneur tackle these thorny issues with clarity and comedy. Get treated to the tricks and tips you’ll want when your next family-owned business engagement rings your doorbell.