Good turnout at the annual NACVA conference
BVWire is just back from the annual conference of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts in Salt Lake City, which attracted a good crowd both in-person and online via live streaming.
NACVA adds to CVA ranks
Newly minted CVAs numbered almost 120 in the first quarter of 2019, according to an announcement from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
BVU News and Trends March 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
NACVA’s 2018 year in review
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) has posted the organization’s 10 accomplishments and milestones for 2018.
12 practical ideas from NACVA’s 2018 annual conference
The ability to gather all kinds of useful tips and advice from leading valuation practitioners is one of the benefits of attending conferences. There was no shortage of good ideas at the annual conference of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) in Las Vegas. Here are just a few pieces of helpful guidance from some of the sessions.
Conference season is upon us: Key takeaways from the ASA/USC Fair Value Conference in Los Angeles
The growing importance of fair value for financial reporting and the ongoing efforts to improve the quality in this area triggered a sell-out for the live ASA/USC 13th Annual Fair Value Conference. For those not able to attend in person or tune into the webcast, BVR’s own executive editor, Andy Dzamba, was there and shares his key takeaways from the event.
New analysis reveals different BV standards do not conflict
A casual observer may look at the various business valuation standards different organizations issue and get the idea that they are at odds with each other. But that is not the case.
Dreaded IRS estate valuation discount regs released
The Treasury has released long-awaited proposed IRC Section 2704 regulations designed to curb estate valuation discounts. It appears that the proposed regulations eliminate almost all minority discounts for closely held entity interests, including operating businesses owned by a family. The proposed regs have triggered a strong response from the valuation community, legal profession, and others.
NACVA's star-studded silver anniversary conference
Shannon Pratt, Roger Grabowski, Jim Hitchner, Nancy Fannon, and the Honorable Judge David Laro of the Tax Court are just a few of valuation thought leaders dubbed by NACVA as “industry titans” who gave presentations at the organization’s 25th anniversary conference in San Diego
The best way for valuation firms to trigger more referrals
A new study suggests that a business valuation firm’s “visible expertise” is the most important single factor in generating referrals. Visible expertise is developed by conducting activities that promote thought leadership, such as speaking and writing frequently on topics of interest to your target audience.
Court Proscribes Litigant’s Efforts to Foil Expert’s Valuation
Court admits expert’s testimony despite his failure to appear for scheduled deposition where husband’s refusal to provide necessary corporate information delayed expert’s completion of the business valuation and says any error in the opinion was “invited”
Chattree v. Chattree
Court admits expert’s testimony despite his failure to appear for scheduled deposition where husband’s refusal to provide necessary corporate information delayed expert’s completion of the business valuation and says any error in the opinion was “invited”