Conference season is here!
Two upcoming conferences of note (click the links for more information and to register).
Global BV News: Valuing early-stage firms: full-day seminar from Malaysia
The valuation of early-stage companies is the focus of a full-day seminar August 17 in Malaysia.
TAF issues exposure draft regarding conclusion of value vs. value calculations
In the first in a series of valuation briefs, The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) has published an exposure draft, “Understanding the Differences: Conclusion of Value v. Value Calculations.”
Becoming an industry expert—from the ground up
Some valuation analysts become expert in certain industries by chance—they get some engagements in a particular sector and learn along the way.
Global BV News: Free webinar series from the IVSC June 2-10
Kroll is sponsoring a series of webinars presented by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) from June 2 through June 10.
Experts in, lay witnesses out in damages case
In a Michigan case, there were a number of motions to exclude expert witnesses in a damages case that involved employee poaching in the automotive industry.
Business Valuation Needs to Be a Recognized Career Path
Despite all the progress the business valuation profession has made, BV is still not understood or widely recognized as a career path. Most individuals who enter the profession continue to discover it by accident.
Two BV Firms Collaborate to Serve Clients Better—and Boost Business
Solo and small-business valuation practitioners can scale up their practices using an idea that two firms have discovered: collaboration. It allows them to take on engagements that they otherwise would have turned away and gives them access to each other’s knowledge, resources, and contacts.
BV News and Trends April 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News and Trends April 2022
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
A Nation Getting Older: Valuing Senior Citizen Focused Companies
Join Vanessa Claiborne to learn the latest market trends in senior living, including the impact of the pandemic on value, key valuation metrics, and the short- and long-term outlook for valuations. With discussions on both skilled nursing and senior housing, this event will assist you in practical ways. Don’t miss this distinguished event.
Hitchner’s advice on which BV glossary to follow
In his latest issue of Hardball With Hitchner, Jim Hitchner (Financial Valuation Advisors) commends the “fine work” done on the 2021 International Valuation Glossary—Business Valuation.
Exciting doings at NACVA
In his latest quarterly message, Parnell Black, CEO of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), revealed some recent developments at the organization.
Helping BV staff advance—when ‘up’ is in short supply
What should you do when staffers want to move up, but it doesn’t look like there’s any “up” to offer?
Global BV News: IVS and Spanish standards are broadly aligned
That’s the conclusion of an analysis the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) carried out in conjunction with the Asociación Española de Análisis de Valor (AEV).
Appraisal Review for Financial Reporting
Appraisal reviews are increasing in importance and frequency. Available guidance on the appraisal review process is modest. Join Ray Rath to cover topics important to the process of performing an appraisal review as well as responding to inquiries from a reviewer of a valuation prepared for financial reporting. Ray Rath will focus on the review process and not a listing of common errors or overview of technical knowledge required to prepare or review an appraisal.
Mercer continues to examine appraisal review
After a hiatus from his blog, veteran valuer Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital) certainly has made up for lost time.
Global BV News: Eurozone ERP, risk-free rates unchanged: Kroll
Kroll has left unchanged (until further notice) its recommended German normalized risk-free rate of 1.5% and its current eurozone equity risk premium range of 5.5% to 6.0% (from a German investor’s perspective).
Snyder v. Snyder
In this Pennsylvania divorce matter, the appellate court accepted the wife’s valuation of the marital business using the “gross sales approach,” despite the husband’s objection that she was not qualified to determine the value. The trial court master recommended the wife’s value be accepted. However, the appellate court finds that the trial court double counted four business assets and remanded for a redetermination of the marital estate.
Court Affirms Acceptance of the Wife’s Gross Sales Valuation Method for the Marital Business, Remands for Double Counting of Business Assets
In this Pennsylvania divorce matter, the appellate court accepted the wife’s valuation of the marital business using the “gross sales approach,” despite the husband’s objection that she was not qualified to determine the value. The trial court master recommended the wife’s value be accepted. However, the appellate court finds that the trial court double counted four business assets and remanded for a redetermination of the marital estate.
Power Panel: Industry Insights
Join our power panel of three industrious valuation professionals: Jay Fishman, Bryce Erickson, and Donald Erickson. Every business is different, but some are more different than others. When tackling engagements in a new or different industry, what are the questions you should be asking to be successful? Using sports franchises, oil and gas, and software as a service as examples, the panel will explore the impact of industry on valuation.
Keynote announced for NYSSCPA valuation conference
Former federal prosecutor Sharon Cohen Levin, a leading expert in anti-money laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act, economic sanctions, and asset forfeiture matters, will give the keynote at this year’s New York State Society of CPAs’ Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference.
ASA confab moves to Tampa
Originally announced for Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the 2022 American Society of Appraisers’ International Conference (ASAIC22), will be held in Tampa, Fla., September 10-12 (same dates as before).
Global BV News: VAB6 review on IVSC website
A comprehensive review of Valuing a Business, 6th edition (VAB6) is on the website of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), calling it a “foundational reference for business valuation education worldwide.”
CFO Tech Outlook names top valuation services providers
Two Top 10 lists of valuation services firms are in a special edition of CFO Tech Outlook magazine.