Class-Action Litigation Involving ERISA/ESOP Valuation Issues
Join James F. Joyner and attorney Richard Pearl for unique insight into ESOPs and valuation principles. The general trend in ESOP transactions and valuation has been to acquiesce to fundamental changes because of the threat of litigation, even though ERISA or valuation principles do not require changes. Many defendants have been unable to adequately educate courts on some key issues. Get both the valuation and attorney perspective on how to address these issues.
New international president for ASA
Lorrie Beaumont, ASA, RA, Certified Residential Appraiser, owner of Westwood, Mass.-based LB Appraisal Associates Inc., began her one-year term as international president for the American Society of Appraisers on July 1.
ASA Fair Value Virtual Conference airs live June 18
Any practitioner involved in fair value should tune in to the first-ever ASA Fair Value Virtual Conference tomorrow, June 18.
ASA announces election results
Congratulations to the members of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) who were recently elected to leadership positions.
BVU News and Trends May 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
ASA opens nominations for Rising Stars Award
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has launched its third annual offering of the Rising Stars, an award that honors the brightest valuation professions, age 40 and under, who have demonstrated success over the past fiscal year.
Global BV News: ASA Signs an MOU with Nigerian VPO
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and The Nigeria Society for Professional Valuation (SPV) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
BVU News and Trends April 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Show must go on(line): ASA Energy Valuation Conference May 13
BVR is pleased to partner with the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to present the Energy Valuation Conference in Houston in an online-only format on May 13.
A sad note …
The American Society of Appraisers announced that ASA International Past President Ronald M. Seaman, FASA, passed away at 88 years old on Tuesday, March 10.
BVR offers help during the COVID-19 crisis
BVR hopes that the entire valuation community will stay safe and healthy—and we are here to support you and your colleagues however you might need us.
COVID-19 impacts BV conferences
As BV conference season approaches, the obvious question is how the coronavirus is impacting these events.
BVU News and Trends February 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Agenda posted for ASA/USC fair value conference in Los Angeles June 20
An excellent lineup of speakers and topics has been announced for the 15th Annual ASA/USC Fair Value Conference on Thursday, June 18, at the offices of KPMG in downtown Los Angeles.
Energy Valuation Conference May 13: Attend Live in Houston or BVR Webcast
For the second 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, which will take place on May 13 in Houston.
ASA sets date set for its Fair Value Conference in Los Angeles
Regardless of whether or not you practice in the area of fair value, mark your calendar for the 15th Annual ASA/USC Fair Value conference on Thursday, June 18, at the offices of KPMG in downtown Los Angeles.
Date set for ASA Fair Value Conference in New York City
The American Society of Appraisers’ series of fair value conference, held in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, are definite stops on BVWire’s conference trip agenda.
Finishing touch put on the CEIV credential program
The Quality Monitoring (QM) program for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential has been finalized.
BVU News and Trends November 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Gems From the ASA Advanced BV Conference in New York City
Notable sessions at the American Society of Appraisers 2019 Advanced BV Conference included a panel that included a state supreme court judge who answered questions very candidly, tips from IRS representatives, several sessions on the size effect, and more.
BVU News and Trends October 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Possible Change to Goodwill Model Generates Buzz at ASA Fair Value Conference
Unless there’s strong opposition, it appears likely that the FASB will ease the rules that currently require public companies to test annually for goodwill impairment, a process that has become so complex that the costs may be outweighing the benefits.
New editor of Business Valuation Review gives retrospective
In his first issue as editor of the Business Valuation Review, the journal of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Victor Jarosiewicz takes a look back at some notable articles that have appeared throughout the years.
Some takeaways from the ASA Advanced BV Conference
BVWire attended the ASA Joint 2019 Advanced Business Valuation and International Appraisers Conference in New York sponsored by the American Society of Appraisers.
Timeline Reveals Advances in Building Trust in Fair Value for Financial Reporting
Business Valuation Update attended the recent RICS Business Valuation Symposium in New York City, during which speakers gave an overview of developments in fair value for financial reporting. One session presented a timeline that strikingly illustrates the remarkable advances the profession has made in this area of practice.