Takeaways from NACVA’s Super Conference
There were top speakers, interesting sessions, and a good turnout (about 200) for the three-day NACVA Business Valuation & Financial Litigation Super Conference in person in Snowbird, Utah (and also online).
Survey reveals extent of staff shortages at BV firms
It’s not a surprise that the BV profession is suffering from staff shortages, but now we can quantify this phenomenon to some degree.
August 1 deadline for The Appraisal Foundation board members
The Appraisal Foundation is currently conducting its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).
Global BV News: V20 Valuation Summit and Conference in India October 27-29
The Assessors and Registered Valuers Foundation (AaRVF) and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will co-host the V20 (Valuation 20) conference October 27-29 in New Delhi, India.
Replays available of free webinar series from the IVSC and Kroll
Recordings are now available of the Kroll-sponsored series of webinars presented by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) from June 7 through June 15.
Value-based billing gains steam at BV firms
Value-based billing is becoming more prevalent at business valuation firms, according to preliminary results of BVR’s Benchmarking Survey.
Global BV News: New IVSC Perspective Paper on technology
“Deciphering Technology” is the title of a new paper in a series of Perspective Papers from the IVSC.
Today! NACVA’s July super conference starts
There is a lot to choose from at the NACVA’s “super” conference in Snowbird (Salt Lake City) that starts today, July 12, with preconference sessions, and the main conference is July 13-14.
BVR to Identify Top-Performing BV Firms and Practices
Since 2007, Business Valuation Resources has been surveying BV firms and practices, collecting the most comprehensive data on operations, financial metrics, compensation, staffing, marketing, billing, resources used, and more. BVR is launching the latest version of this survey—with a new twist.
Valuers Run the Risk of Mismatching Inflation Assumptions
During a presentation in the United Kingdom, Nick Forrest (UK Economics Leader for PwC) made some observations that should resonate with business valuers worldwide. In the UK, the Bank of England established its target inflation rate of 2%, but inflation varies hugely from this target, even during noninflationary periods, depending on which factor an analyst uses.
BV News and Trends June 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends June 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Last call! June 30 is the deadline for BVR’s benchmarking survey
This Friday, June 30, is the deadline to participate in BVR’s 15-year effort to help understand what makes a good BV practice a great one.
The Appraisal Foundation seeks ASB and AQB board members
Many valuation experts give back to the profession by serving on various boards and committees.
Global BV News: In Canada, attorneys seek ‘schedules only’ valuations
Apparently to save time and money, attorneys in Canada are asking for just the schedules a valuer prepares, not a report, according to speakers at the recent CBV Connect 2023, hosted by the CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter.
Mercer examines the future of the BV profession
Essential reading for anyone connected to the business valuation profession is a new white paper from veteran valuer Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital).
Borrowman gives BV recruiting insights on AICPA podcast
After over 25 years of recruiting talent exclusively in the business valuation profession, John Borrowman (Borrowman Baker LLC) revealed recent trends and what the profession can do to lure more young people into the fold.
Next week is the deadline for BVR’s benchmarking survey
June 30 is the deadline to participate in BVR’s 15-year effort to help understand what makes a good BV practice a great one.
IVSC’s Talbot to give keynote at ASA annual conference
BVWire is looking forward to hearing about how Nick Talbot got through a few near-death experiences, including being on Mount Everest for the two worst natural disasters in history.
Deadline looms for BVR’s benchmarking effort
June 30 is the deadline to participate in BVR’s 15-year effort to help understand what makes a good BV practice a great one.
Global BV News: Calculation reports are very popular in Canada
BVWire attended last week’s CBV Connect conference, and one session discussed the three levels of valuation reports Canadian valuation standards identified: comprehensive, estimate, and calculation.
Free webinar series from the IVSC and Kroll continues through June 15
Kroll is sponsoring a series of webinars presented by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), and the last one will be tomorrow, June 15 (past recordings available).
Why are valuers changing their Excel models?
In a world of economic turmoil and market volatility, valuation experts say they are spending a lot more time on business valuations.
First recipient of the Kolodny Award
The National Family Law Trial Institute in Houston is an organization devoted to training family lawyers for trial.
Reminder: BVR’s benchmarking survey still open
Every business valuation firm or practice should want to know how to improve their operations, processes, and output.