ASA Looks ‘Beyond’ Valuation to How to Build an Appraisal Career
A first-of-its-kind event in the valuation profession was the 2023 Beyond Valuation—Professional Development and Growth Conference hosted by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and sponsored by Empire Valuation Consultants. It focused on appraisal career development for those professionals who are just beyond the initial stages of their careers.
Specialization Is the Key to Appraisal Career Success
A recurring theme throughout the 2023 Beyond Valuation—Professional Development and Growth Conference was the advice to specialize. Here is a basic plan to follow to achieve specialization.
BV News and Trends August 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Check out the ARM track of the ASA conference October 1-3
In addition to two tracks of business valuation (BV) sessions, there will be one track of appraisal review and management (ARM) sessions at the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) International Appraisers Conference October 1-3 in New Orleans.
First-ever ASA conference on litigation in valuation
Mark November 30 on your calendar for the debut of Litigation in Valuation Conference from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
ASA Fair Value Conference—Winter on December 7
Ray Rath (Baker Tilly US LP) tells BVWire that the winter edition of the ASA Fair Value Conference will be held on December 7.
BV News and Trends July 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
A ‘who’s who’ of BV to speak at the ASA International Conference
We haven’t seen this strong a speaker lineup in a long time, so click here to check out who will be making presentations in the business valuation tracks at this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
Takeaways From the Record-Breaking ASA New York Fair Value Conference
In-person capacity was sold out, and virtual attendance brought the total to about 300—a new attendance record—for the ASA Spring Fair Value Conference in New York City May 4. Topics included inflation impacts on valuation, audit targets, the new AICPA business combinations guide, ESG, PE valuations, and more.
BV News and Trends June 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Tide has turned (somewhat) for ESOP valuations
From a regulatory standpoint, the tide has turned to some degree with respect to ESOP valuations, speakers said at the ASA’s ESOP Virtual Conference on June 20.
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).
IVSC’s Talbot to give keynote at ASA annual conference
BVWire is looking forward to hearing about how Nick Talbot got through a few near-death experiences, including being on Mount Everest for the two worst natural disasters in history.
Solid advice on BV career development
A common thread that wove its way through last week’s ASA conference on appraisal career development was the advice to specialize.
First-ever conference on soft skills for valuers June 8
This past fall, BVR and the BV recruiting firm Borrowman Baker conducted a survey of American Society of Appraisers (ASA) members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation.
ASA announces election results
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has announced the results of its 2023-2024 elections for new international officers, board of governors and discipline committee officers, and members at-large.
BVWire continues on the BV conference circuit
June is busting out with two events that BVWire is looking forward to attending.
BV agenda released for ASA Conference in New Orleans October 1-3
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has posted the business valuation discipline track sessions for this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
More news from the ASA Fair Value Conference
In addition to the news that the CEIV credential was being discontinued (see previous item in this issue), here are some other takeaways from the ASA Fair Value Spring Conference in New York City on May 4.
Tomorrow: ASA New York Fair Value Conference
BVWire is looking forward to attending the ASA Spring Fair Value Conference in New York City tomorrow, May 4.
BVU News and Trends April 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Correction: Link to ASA conference schedule
Last week’s issue had an incorrect link to the schedule-at-a-glance for the ASA International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
Schedule available for the ASA Conference in New Orleans October 1-3
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has posted the schedule for this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
BV News and Trends March 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Damodaran to give critical perspective of ESG
Never one to mince words, Aswath Damodaran (New York University Stern School of Business) called it “the most overhyped, oversold concept in the history of business.”