Today! Free AICPA event on portfolio valuations
Today, June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.
Mercer examines the future of the BV profession
Essential reading for anyone connected to the business valuation profession is a new white paper from veteran valuer Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital).
New AICPA event on portfolio valuations
On June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.
Ethical Issues in Business Valuation
Do you know what ethics issues might arise when complying with business valuation and forensic standards? Do you know what all of the business valuation and forensic standards are? Do you know what ethics standards apply to each of those standards? Recently, a number of ethics questions have arisen relating to the application of business valuation and forensic standards. Many relate to conflicts of interest and independence issues. In this webinar, we will cover the ...
BV News and Trends February 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BV News and Trends January 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Two AICPA fair value guides being revised
At last week’s ASA Fair Value Virtual Conference, several sessions focused on some revised versions of guidance from the AICPA.
BV News and Trends November 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Huge turnout for the AICPA FVS conference
At 800 attendees, the AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference in Las Vegas was the largest event we’ve been to this year.
AICPA session reiterates request for comments on business combinations guide
A session at this week’s AICPA FVS conference discussed the recently released Draft Accounting and Valuation Guide, Business Combinations, which provides guidance and illustrations regarding the accounting and valuation considerations for business combination transactions.
Sessions we’re eyeing for next week’s AICPA FVS conference
BVWire will be at the AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference November 14-16, which will be live from the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
AICPA FVS conference offers a ‘select 7’ option
Almost 60 sessions are offered at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference November 14-16 in Las Vegas live and online.
Mercer Examines the State of the BV Profession
In a keynote address at the Business Valuation and Financial Litigation Super Conference hosted by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital) addressed the aging of the profession, consolidation, how the VPOs are adapting, and what the future might hold for valuation theory.
BVWire to cover the AICPA FVS conference November 14-16
BVWire is looking forward to the AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference November 14-16, which will be live from the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
Roundup of Recent and Planned Updates to Valuation Standards and Guidance
A recap for valuation experts, includes updated valuation standards charts, new planned guidance from the AICPA and The Appraisal Foundation, SEC rules, FASB projects, lease accounting, Rule 702, proposed legislation, and more.
Comments wanted on AICPA draft of business combinations guide
The AICPA seeks comments on its newly released Draft Accounting and Valuation Guide, Business Combinations.
AICPA releases draft of business combinations guide
The AICPA seeks comments on its newly released Draft Accounting and Valuation Guide, Business Combinations.
BV News and Trends April 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
AICPA bridges the VS 100-IVS gap
For those valuation experts who must comply with both the AICPA’s valuation standards (VS Section 100) and the International Valuation Standards (IVS), the AICPA has issued a “bridging” document.
AICPA recognizes several FVS professionals
The American Institute of CPAs recognized a number of professionals during its recent Forensic and Valuations Services (FVS) Conference in Las Vegas.
Mercer Predicts a Shakeout in the U.S. BV Credentialing Landscape
Intense competition will trigger a consolidation among the three business valuation credentialing organizations in the U.S., predicts Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital), speaking at the recent NACVA conference.
How many BV credentialed members are in the three U.S. VPOs?
The AICPA, American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) are the three main valuation professional organizations (VPOs) in the U.S. that issue business valuation credentials.
Alerding Gives an Update on BV Standards and Guidance
What have you missed in terms of new and updated standards and guidance? Find out from veteran valuation expert Jim Alerding (Alerding Consulting), who has been involved in the development of some of the key standards.
Business Combinations and Fair Value for Financial Reporting
Are you confused by business combinations? Join William Kennedy for this engaging session covering GAAP fair value standards and their application in business combinations. Hear a discussion of the nuances of the GAAP fair value standard and history of how it was developed as part of the GAAP-IFRS convergence project. Also learn how the valuation approaches and methods used in fair value assessment differ from valuation approaches used in a fair market value appraisal.
Updates to BV standards and guidance you should know
Constantly evolving, business valuation standards and guidance come from a variety of sources.