New Year’s resolution: Give back to the BV profession
The future of the valuation profession depends on the contributions that practitioners make to the advancement of the profession.
Video available of Shannon Pratt memorial service
A memorial service for Shannon Pratt was held January 6 at Valley Community Presbyterian Church in Portland, Ore.
Survey shows the graying of the appraisal profession
Two-thirds of appraisers in the U.S. are age 55 and older, according to a survey The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) and the Appraisal Institute (AI) conducted.
Global BV News: CBV Institute releases its 2021 journal
The Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute), Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter, puts out an excellent journal each year, and the 2021 edition is now available.
Journal of Business Valuation 2021 Edition
From the CBV Institute ...
BV News and Trends December 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News and Trends December 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Takeaways from an interview with Duff & Phelps
The International Valuation Standard Council (IVSC) recently interviewed David Larsen, Srividya Gopal, and James Gavin, managing directors at Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, about their perspectives on current issues facing the valuation profession.
Global BV News: Free webinars as lead-in to IVC conference
The first in a series of free webinars leading up to the International Valuation Conference (IVC) has been posted, and you can watch it if you click here.
Memories and condolences for Shannon Pratt
Postings have started to appear on the obituary page for Shannon Pratt, who passed away November 26 at age 88.
ASA moves into new digs
The American Society of Appraisers has moved its headquarters office to a new location a short distance from its previous address.
Global BV News: Date set for international valuation conference in Riyadh
The 12th International Valuation Conference will be held Oct. 3-5, 2022, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Power Panel: Festivus Edition
In the final Power Panel of 2021, join experts Jay Fishman, Roger Grabowski, and Chris Mercer for this “Festivus”-themed conversation. What is Festivus? It is a light-hearted reference to the “airing of grievances” with a valuation twist. Our all-star lineup will discuss practices and thought processes within valuation that need a reexamining along with suggestions of how the profession can move forward. As usual, bring your questions and comments, and we welcome you to submit ...
Celebration of Life planned for Shannon Pratt
In the last issue, we shared the sad news that Shannon Pratt, a giant in the business valuation profession, had passed away.
‘Author’s Notes’ highlight Trugman’s new book
BVWire has been getting a sneak peek at some of the revised chapters in the new, sixth edition of Understanding Business Valuation by Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation).
BV pioneer and legend Shannon Pratt passes away
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shannon Pratt, who died over this past weekend at age 88.
New BV glossary’s title sets stage for more to come
The newly revised glossary of business valuation terms (see last issue’s coverage) also has a new title: International Valuation Glossary—Business Valuation.
Trugman reveals the ‘easiest trap’ in a valuation engagement
BVWire has been getting a sneak peek at some of the revised chapters in the new, sixth edition of Understanding Business Valuation by Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation).
TAF now has 32 podcasts on appraisal topics
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) has a podcast series called “Appraiser Talk” that answers questions from every corner of the appraisal profession from consumers to appraisers and real estate to business valuation.
AICPA recognizes several FVS professionals
The American Institute of CPAs recognized a number of professionals during its recent Forensic and Valuations Services (FVS) Conference in Las Vegas.
Global BV News: iiBV updates on-demand global BV core courses
BVR and the International Institute of Business Valuers (iiBV) have completed the current updates of their core Advanced Business Valuation course.
BV News and Trends November 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News and Trends November 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Working group comments on new global BV glossary
A video has been posted that includes members of the working group that developed the International Valuation Glossary—Business Valuation, a revised version of a prior glossary published in 2001.
Reminder: Preorder Trugman’s sixth edition
Understanding Business Valuation by Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation) has been the go-to book for real-world examples on how to apply valuation theory and complex topics.