From the Editor
Sustainable growth is one of the key inputs in the income approach.
BVR to webcast Energy Valuation Conference May 11
For the fifth 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 11.
ASA sets date for ESOP conference
Mark your calendars for June 20 for the ASA’s ESOP Virtual Conference.
The ASA Difference Campaign has launched
This past September, we reported that the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) would be launching a campaign to help elevate the ASA brand in the appraisal profession.
Good News in New BVR Survey of Young ASA BV Experts
Preliminary results of a first-ever survey designed to gain some insights and perspectives to help the profession better attract and develop the younger generation of BV practitioners are in. The survey was conducted by BVR and the BV recruiting firm Borrowman Baker with the support of the American Society of Appraisers and was sent to ASA members under 40 years old in the business valuation discipline.
Global BV News and Trends December 2022
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
ASA seeks volunteers
The American Society of Appraisers is seeking volunteers to serve in various capacities, such as on discipline committees, subcommittees, and local chapters.
ASA virtual Fair Value conference tomorrow, December 15
Ray Rath (Baker Tilly US LP) has put together a fine agenda for the winter edition of the ASA Fair Value Virtual Conference tomorrow, December 15.
First-ever survey of young BVers gives rare insights
Preliminary results of a new survey confirm that most BV practitioners were not made aware of the profession in their early years.
Agenda available for ASA winter Fair Value conference
Ray Rath (Globalview Advisors) has put together a fine agenda for the winter edition of the ASA Fair Value Virtual Conference on December 15.
BV News and Trends October 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
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.
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.
Recap of the ASA New York Fair Value Conference
Important takeaways from the recent conference on these topics: global cost of capital, ASC 718 valuations, ESG impacts on value, discount rate for intangibles, hard-to-value securities, SPAC warrants, and more.
BV News and Trends September 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Closing soon: Survey of young ASA BV practitioners
The American Society of Appraisers, together with Business Valuation Resources (BVR) and the recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, is conducting a survey of ASA members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation.
On-the-ground report from the ASA International Conference
Appraisers from all disciplines met in Tampa, Fla., and online for the ASA 2022 International Conference September 10-12.
Reminder: Survey of young ASA BV practitioners
The American Society of Appraisers, together with Business Valuation Resources (BVR) and the recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, is conducting a survey of ASA members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation.
Survey regarding young ASA BV practitioners
The American Society of Appraisers, together with Business Valuation Resources (BVR) and the recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, is conducting a survey of ASA members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation. The goal is to gain some insights and perspectives to help the profession better attract and develop the younger generation of practitioners.
Book Review: Valuing a Business: The Analyses and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies, 6th ed.
Valuing a Business: The Analyses and Appraisal of Closely Held Companies, 6th ed., authored by Shannon P. Pratt and ASA Educational Foundation. New York: McGraw Hill, 2022.
Conference Recap: ESOP Valuations at a Crossroads
A key takeaway at the inaugural ESOP Virtual Conference hosted by the American Society of Appraisers was that we may be at a crossroads with regard to valuations of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Topics covered included ESOP valuation basics, key issues from recent litigation, ESOP stock purchase transactions, and advanced topics (such as control premiums, repurchase obligations, and synthetic equity).
Two BVers get lifetime award from the ASA
Business valuers George (Mike) Bradford (G. Michael Bradford & Associates) and John Thomson (Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder Inc.) are two of the three recipients of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
Check out the speaker lineup for the ASA International Conference
A strong slate of speakers will make presentations in the business valuation tracks at this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 24-26.
BV News and Trends July 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Takeaways from the ASA’s first ESOP conference
The American Society of Appraisers hosted the inaugural ESOP Virtual Conference on June 21, and here are some notable bits of information we learned.