FASB updates Topic 805 on business combinations regarding deferred revenues
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announced an update to its business combinations standard (Topic 805) aimed at clarifying how to apply requirements under its revenue recognition rule.
BV News and Trends October 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Record attendance at VSCPA conference
Again this year, BVR was pleased to sponsor the two-day Virginia Society of CPAs Forensic and Valuation Services Virtual Conference, which saw record attendance, reports Harold Martin (Keiter), who served as chair of the conference planning task force.
Two state CPA societies host BV events this month
Some state CPA societies organize business valuation conferences, and two of them are coming up later this month.
Agenda available for VSCPA conference September 29-30
One of our favorite events is the annual two-day conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Cryptocurrency Fraud & Forensics: What Valuation Professionals Need to Know
Cryptocurrency has more recently achieved a level of mainstream appeal as an investment vehicle, regardless of its limited current application in retail transactions. As cryptocurrency usage increases, more individuals will use this new asset class as a means of committing fraud or hiding assets from creditors or ex-spouses. Join Mark DiMichael and Katerina Gaebel for an introduction to cryptocurrency, how it works, and the current regulatory environment. Experts and consultants should know the types of ...
BV News and Trends June 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Business Combinations and Fair Value for Financial Reporting
Are you confused by business combinations? Join William Kennedy for this engaging session covering GAAP fair value standards and their application in business combinations. Hear a discussion of the nuances of the GAAP fair value standard and history of how it was developed as part of the GAAP-IFRS convergence project. Also learn how the valuation approaches and methods used in fair value assessment differ from valuation approaches used in a fair market value appraisal.
Bitcoin & Digital Assets: The Industry, Valuation, and Forensics
Every day, bitcoin and digital assets seem to become more mainstream for both businesses and investors. Over time, valuation and forensic professionals are bound to encounter clients with digital asset holdings, and they will need to face the unique challenges they create. Experts Mark DiMichael and Jennifer Cohen will provide valuation and forensic accounting professionals with the information they need to help their clients deal with this complex asset class.
Court Rejects Creditor’s Objection to Discharge Based on Debtor’s Alleged Concealment of Client List From Accounting Business Client
In this bankruptcy case, the court found there was no support for a creditor’s objection to discharge, where the creditor had sold her accounting business to the debtor and later claimed the debtor had concealed the existence and value of the business’s client list allegedly with the intent to defraud the creditor or the bankruptcy trustee.
In re Baker
In this bankruptcy case, the court found there was no support for a creditor’s objection to discharge, where the creditor had sold her accounting business to the debtor and later claimed the debtor had concealed the existence and value of the business’s client list allegedly with the intent to defraud the creditor or the bankruptcy trustee.
Dates set for VSCPA forensics and valuation conference
One of our favorite events is the annual two-day conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Power Panel: Live Expert Answers for Today's Tough BV Questions
What is going on next in BV? While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have the next best thing. Thought leaders Jay Fishman, Neil Beaton, Ray Rath, and Stacy Collins on hand to answer your questions on what is changing, trends within the profession, and thought processes behind tackling tough problems. What’s more, if you send in a video of yourself asking the question, you will get free admission to the session. Use ...
BVU News and Trends January 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Valuation of Senior Living and Post-Acute Providers
Join Jed Cheney to learn the considerations when valuing senior living and post-acute healthcare providers ranging from assisted living and memory care to skilled nursing and home health/hospice providers. With insights on the industry at large and government reimbursement considerations along with environmental considerations in the senior living and post-acute provider operating environment, this webinar will focus on various value drivers impacting these providers that should be considered. The impacts of COVID-19 have been significant ...
Journal of Business Valuation 2020 Edition
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Global BVU News and Trends December 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
BVU News and Trends November 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
FASB probes fair value of restricted equity securities
The FASB has a project in initial deliberations, titled Effect of Underwriter Restrictions on Fair Value Measurements.
This Deceptively Simple Tool Can Help Clients Forecast Cash Flow
Valuation and forensics expert Darrell Dorrell (Financial Forensics) offers an Excel spreadsheet you can give clients to help them keep a close eye on their cash flow during these tough times.
BVU News and Trends October 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News: Significant variations in Europe regarding intangibles accounting
A new survey reveals that there are significant variations between jurisdictions in Europe in the accounting treatment of intangibles by small and midsize enterprises (SMEs).
Updated Finance and Accounting for Lawyers now available
An introductory text for attorneys working with accounting and the business valuation world has been revised.
FASB seeks to simplify fair value for private-company shares
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued a proposal drafted by the Private Company Council (PPP) that would simplify how private companies determine the fair value of the shares underlying a share-option award on its grant date or modification date.
Valuation of Inventory: Taking Stock of the Guidance
Given divergences in both practice and guidance, inventory valuation can seem challenging. In this webinar, Anthony Pumphrey will illustrate simple, straightforward modifications to the valuation of inventory that you can incorporate into your valuation process. Review what comprises the book value of inventory and valuation guidance from the FASB, the IRS, and the AICPA. Next, walk through an example valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods in accordance with this guidance. The example provided ...