BV News and Trends May 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Survey results: What policies do BVFLS firms have regarding credentials?
It’s neck and neck when it comes to the business valuation credentials that exist at firms recently surveyed.
Still waiting for the DOL ESOP regs
First, they were expected at the end of 2023, then the end of March 2024, but there is no sign yet (at the time of this writing) of the proposed regulations regarding ESOP valuations.
BVR to webcast Energy Valuation Conference May 16
Once again, this year, BVR is pleased to partner with the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to present a live webcast of the Energy Valuation Conference on May 16.
From the Chair
It amazes me how quickly time seems to pass these days. Occasionally, I try to pause to simply appreciate the moment, especially given the pace of our work and our lives in this virtual world that we have evolved to be living in.
Letter to the Editor from the Immediate Past Chair
As my executive terms come to an end with the Business Valuation Resource Panel (BVRP) of the Appraisal Foundation (TAF), I would like to introduce BVR readers to this little-known powerhouse of a committee and the opportunities it provides for them to serve our valuation community in some significant ways.
Letter to the Editor
I am writing because I see several things that concern me about our business valuation (BV) profession. I offer some thought-provoking remarks that hopefully induce a reaction from the journal’s readership.
ASA CEO search continues
Since Johnnie White, former CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, left the organization last month, the search for a new CEO has yielded over 75 applications, according to Garrett Schwartz, ASA international president, in his monthly message.
BV News and Trends February 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
What to Know From the 2023 ASA International Conference, Part 2
More takeaways from the ASA’s annual conference, on the topics of personal goodwill, new SEC valuation requirements for PE/VC funds, customer concentration, buy-sell agreements, equity compensation, real estate-centric entities, and more.
BV News and Trends January 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
What to Know From the 2023 ASA International Conference
A recap of several sessions on topics that include the main takeaway from the keynote, use of data amid uncertainty, divorce engagements, SAFE investments, the three-stage DCF, IRS targets, ESG issues, and more.
ASA CEO Johnnie White to leave the organization
The CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, Johnnie White, will be leaving the organization.
Update on guidance regarding the company-specific risk premium
Expect to see an exposure draft of guidance on the company-specific risk premium during the first half of 2024, reported Christopher Armstrong (KPMG), at the winter edition of the ASA’s Fair Value Conference last week.
What to know from the first-ever ASA litigation conference
BVWire attended the ASA’s 2023 Litigation in Valuation Conference last week, which was the first of its kind offered by the ASA.
Tomorrow! ASA’s Virtual Fair Value Conference
Ray Rath (Baker Tilly US LLP) has put together an interesting program for a half-day conference tomorrow, December 7, the ASA 2023 Fair Value Virtual Conference—Winter, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. EDT.
Tomorrow! ASA conference on litigation
Valuation issues in litigation involving marital divorce, business breakups, shareholder disputes, and ESOPs as well as tips on giving expert testimony will be featured in a half-day conference tomorrow, November 30: ASA s 2023 Litigation in Valuation Conference. Event chair Kenneth J. Pia (Marcum) has put a stellar list together of valuation experts: Neil J. Beaton (Alvarez Marsal), Jay E. Fishman (Financial Research Associates), Nicholas Parseghian (Marcum), Jeffrey S. Tarbell (Houlihan Lokey), plus several attorneys ...
BV News and Trends October 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Big turnout in the Big Easy for the ASA annual confab
About 600 appraisers (which included 150 online) of all disciplines enjoyed the 24/7 nightlife, Creole cuisine, great jazz—and some excellent education sessions—at the 2023 American Society of Appraisers International Conference in New Orleans last week.
ASA Rising Stars for 2023 honored in New Orleans
BVR, along with the BV recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, co-sponsored a cocktail reception for the winners of the 2023 Rising Stars (those under 40 years of age) award who were announced at the 2023 ASA International Valuation Conference in New Orleans.
Mercer Updates His State-of-the-BV-Profession Analysis
Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital) did a “state of the profession” update as a keynote presentation at the recent Business Valuation and Financial Litigation Super Conference, hosted by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). He addressed the current number of credentialed professionals, the aging of the profession, growth outlook, how the valuation professional organizations (VPOs) are adapting, and more.
BV News and Trends September 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
The ASA’s online auction is now open
A copy of Cost of Capital, Applications and Examples or a lobster dinner for two?
From the Editor
A few updates.
From the Chair
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