How would a wealth tax impact business valuation?
The FT ran a long interview with Gus O’Donnell last week, saying that ‘a UK wealth tax is more likely than ever because of the reordering of politics caused by the coronavirus pandemic.’
BV movers . . .
Geoffrey Curran, CPA/ABV, CFA, CFP, has been promoted to principal at Merriman Wealth Management LLC.
BV experts may not be back in court for contentious valuations—yet
As UK courts begin to open again, the current government rule requires barristers and solicitors under mandatory 14-day isolation (if they’ve travelled to high-risk countries) to turn up to court if they have a hearing.
Key insights from the VSCPA BVFLS conference
BVWire attended this year’s two-day Business Valuation, Fraud & Litigation Services (BVFLS) Virtual Conference sponsored by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA), now in its 21st year.
Ups and downs in healthcare M&A, per Levin data
Different sectors in healthcare experienced different levels of mergers and acquisitions activity in the third quarter of 2020, according to new acquisition data from Irving Levin Associates.
Five things to know from the ASA fair value conference
There was a vast attendance at the ASA’s Fair Value Virtual Conference, held November 18, with registrants from over 70 firms nationwide and six countries, including Australia, Bermuda, Mexico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
BV movers . . .
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA, has been named equity partner at Bloomington, Minn.-based Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer.
ICAEW virtual Advanced Valuation Techniques session begins tomorrow
This ICAEW Advanced Valuation Techniques begins again in virtual format Wednesday from 9:15 to 12:30 BT and concludes Thursday 17 September.
Plimsoll UK promotes the value of annual business valuations
Relatively few UK business owners understand what a business valuation does—and how they could benefit from the process.
CAPM cost of capital parameters from STOXX as of Dec. 31, 2020
ValueTrust has released the seventh edition of its “European Capital Market Study,” a comprehensive compilation of capital market parameters such as cost of capital and implied as well as historical risk premiums for European countries.
CPE events
National Economic Damages Virtual Conference 2021, May 26, 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. PT/1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET; May 27, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. PT/1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET. Featuring: Panel of experts. CPE Credits: Up to 7.
MarktoMarket says nano and micro assets are still significantly cheaper in the UK
More analysts question the use of size premia.
The government extends EMI stock option scheme protections
Enterprise management incentive (EMI) schemes have become popular since the government introduced them as a simplified way for small businesses to offer stock options to key staff.
Magnifique! Takeaways from the CBV Congress 2021
The work the Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute) does as Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter is amazing, and the sessions at its CBV Congress 2021 June 16-18 represented best-in-class global learning.
Preview of the September 2021 issue of Business Valuation Update
Here’s what you’ll see.
Start due diligence before accepting an engagement
This is one of the tips in an article from the latest journal of the Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute), Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter.
What’s your estimate of the UK growth rate for 2022 and 2023?
Carla Nunes and James Harrington of Kroll provided 15 September 2022 UK economic growth estimates at last month’s ICAEW Annual Business Valuation Conference.
Tax Valuations Are the Main Profit Driver for BV Firms, Per BVR Survey
Valuations for income, estate, and gift tax purposes are the most profitable for business valuation firms, according to a BVR survey. These valuations leap-frogged over litigation services and valuations for transactions/M&A purposes, which topped the list in 2018.
How Do Your Firm’s Benefits Stack Up?
“Flexibility” is the most important aspect of a benefits plan BV firms should be offering to employees, reveals a BVR survey. Also, a look at the levels of signing bonuses BV firms are doling out is presented.
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BVWire-UK, June 2, 2020, Issue #15-1
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2 June 2020 | Issue 15-1 BVWire—UK is a free service from BVR focusing on the business valuation profession in the United Kingdom. We offer news and perspectives from valuation thought leaders, the High Courts, HMRC, the standard-setters, ICAEW, RICS, and more. Please be in touch with your perspectives, news, and ideas—and pass this issue along to colleagues (complimentary sign-up instructions are here). Discounted cash flow projections during the crisis: tune in Thursday to ...
BVWire-UK, June 2, 2020, Issue #15-1
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2 June 2020 | Issue 15-1 BVWire—UK is a free service from BVR focusing on the business valuation profession in the United Kingdom. We offer news and perspectives from valuation thought leaders, the High Courts, HMRC, the standard-setters, ICAEW, RICS, and more. Please be in touch with your perspectives, news, and ideas—and pass this issue along to colleagues (complimentary sign-up instructions are here). Discounted cash flow projections during the crisis: tune in Thursday to ...
BV News and Trends February 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
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