TAF calls for papers on the ‘art of valuation’
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) has issued a call for qualified candidates to submit proposals for papers that will go into a book on the art of doing business valuation.
Agenda set for NYSSCPA BV and litigation services conference May 16
Each year, BVWire attends the annual New York State Society of CPAs’ Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference, and registration is now open for this year’s event, which will be webcast May 16.
Global BV News: Reminder: Take a survey on ESG and valuation
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) would like to hear from business valuation providers, users, and investors on the issue of environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
ASA launches new website
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has launched a “newly refreshed” website (appraisers.org) designed to be faster, easier to navigate, and more user-friendly.
Global BV News: CBV Institute prexy on BV profession challenges
The influx of automated valuation models and the demand for accredited professionals are two major challenges the business valuation profession faces, says Christine Sawchuk, president and CEO of the CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO), in an interview.
Trugman’s Understanding Business Valuation has hit the stands!
The PDF version of the new sixth edition of Understanding Business Valuation (UBV6) has been published and is now available.
International Valuation Glossary—Business Valuation
Business valuation providers and users benefit from common understanding of terms with clearly established meanings and consistent application throughout the profession. To this end the following societies and organizations have worked collaboratively to compile definitions for the terms included in this Glossary ...
Global BV News: IVSC launches survey on ESG and valuation
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) would like to hear from business valuation providers, users, and investors on the issue of environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
BV News and Trends February 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News and Trends February 2022
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Thumbs-up reviews for UBV6 and VAB6
The March issue of Business Valuation Update has reviews of two important books that are about to be released: Understanding Business Valuation, 6th edition (UBV6), by Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation) and Valuing a Business, 6th edition (VAB6), originally written by Shannon Pratt and updated by a team of contributors.
TAF seeks candidates for its board of trustees
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is searching for candidates to serve on its board of trustees.
Global BV News: CBV Institute releases videos on intangibles
The CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter, has released a three-part series of video interviews on the valuation of intangible assets.
Collaborate With Valuation Professionals Who Complement Your Strengths to Better Serve Clients
Join Erika Heiser and Victor Werley to learn how to effectively collaborate with other valuation professionals to better meet clients’ needs. Fostering a relationship with other professionals helps create a trusting and client-centric environment that ensures basic business functions, such as confidentiality agreements, co-branding, and logistics, are met, which are critical to long-term success. As a result, you can better serve clients, generate more professional opportunities, become experts in specific fields, create a sounding board ...
‘Brain drain’ is top challenge to appraisal profession, per ASA’s White
“Perhaps the greatest challenge facing the appraisal profession now and soon is the sunsetting of careers by baby boomers and their exit from the workforce,” says Johnnie White, CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, in an interview.
Looking for a few good industry experts
BVR has done a series of webinars and What It’s Worth guides that cover specific types of firms, such as restaurants, construction companies, law firms, breweries, wineries, automobile dealers, and even paving contractors.
Global BV News: Three valuation firms enter Saudi market
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Baker Tilly, and Land Sterling have entered the Saudi market, bringing the number of international valuers in the kingdom to nine, according to Saad Al-Baiz, director of communication at the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem).
NACVA adds 51 newly credentialed members
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) has more credentialed appraiser members than both the AICPA and American Society of Appraisers (ASA) combined.
2021 Thomas Burrage Award recipient named
The Expert Resource Connection (ERC) has bestowed this year’s Thomas Burrage Award upon Gail Markham, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, and CFP®.
Use the ‘stay interview’ to keep good BV people, advises Borrowman
Many business valuation firms are facing a crisis in terms of staffing.
BV Year in Review 2021: End of an Era
A recap of significant new ideas and developments as reported in over 70 articles and hundreds of news items in the pages of Business Valuation Update during 2021.
Colleagues Pay Tribute to Shannon Pratt
A few words of tribute and remembrances about Shannon Pratt, who passed away recently at age 88.
A Closer Look at the ‘Perfect Storm’ in BVFLS Staffing
A vigorous discussion has been underway about the demand and supply issues related to staffing at business valuation, forensic, and litigation support (BVFLS) firms.
Final Version of Global Business Valuation Glossary Released
The International Valuation Glossary—Business Valuation has been completed, and a final version has been released. The prior glossary (from 2001) needed an update because new terms have gained traction and become more popular in the market and in practice.
Perfect pair: VAB6 and UBV6
Two important books are in the wings for an early 2022 release: Valuing a Business, 6th edition (VAB6), from the American Society of Appraisers and Understanding Business Valuation, 6th edition (UBV6), from Business Valuation Resources.