Will the future of BV be in good hands?
The answer is a definite “yes,” and the key factor will be the willingness of the new generation of practitioners to give back to the profession.
ASA changes report requirement for AM candidates
More valuation professionals will now qualify for the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) business valuation discipline’s Accredited Member (AM) designation.
Global BV News: New IVSC paper on business valuations and ESG
Although there is an increased awareness in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, there is no common approach on how to reflect ESG in business valuations.
ASA revitalizes its appraisal review designation program
The American Society of Appraisers has rewritten some courses in its Appraisal Review and Management (ARM) discipline, which “marks the return” of the designation program, the organization says.
NACVA seeks nominees for young BV mavericks
Nominations are open for individuals in the business valuation, financial litigation, or related professions who embody the “drive, motivation, and courage needed to be part of the next generation of industry mavericks.”
Agenda set for NYSSCPA BV and litigation services conference May 17
BVWire always 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 17.
Global BV News: New IACVS chapter formed in India
The International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS) has a newly formed chapter in India with a board consisting of reputed valuers from across the country.
Massive Overhaul of Global BV Glossary in the Works
A major revision is being planned for the International Glossary of Business Valuation Terms, and the team preparing the new glossary wants feedback by January 31 on the proposed changes. The revision would double the size of the glossary by adding over 120 new terms and methodologies to the existing glossary, which has been integrated into the various valuation standards.
Insights, Tips, and Practical Advice From the AICPA FVS Conference
A recap of some valuable takeaways on the use of market transactions, valuations for bankruptcy, valuing private debt, ESOPs, business interruption claims, virtual testimony, and much more.
BVU News and Trends February 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends February 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
AICPA votes to exclude new BV glossary from standards
The AICPA Forensics and Valuation Services Executive Committee has voted not to adopt a proposed new glossary of terms into its valuation standards.
IVSC seeks candidates for financial instruments board
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is looking to recruit up to three new members for its Financial Instruments Standard Board.
Online master’s program in BV begins April 1
The application deadline is March 15 for the spring semester of the online master’s in business valuation (MBV) program at Florida University Southeast (FUSE), and classes start April 1.
Global BV News: New online guide to valuation standards around the world
The folks at Valuology have compiled profiles of the valuation regulatory infrastructure in over 100 jurisdictions around the world.
ASA announces hybrid annual conference for Las Vegas
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has announced that this year’s International Appraisers Conference will be held October 24-26.
Global BV News: IVSC roundtable on new standards for financial instruments
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will hold a virtual roundtable on February 18 on the proposed new international standards governing the valuation of financial instruments.
NACVA announces ‘hybrid’ conference from Park City, Utah
Hopefully, the conference scene will start to get back to normal this year and we will be able to see each other in person.
Global BV News: Kohli scores again with top celebrity brand value in India
Virat Kohli, captain of the India national cricket team, has topped the powerful celebrity brand list of Duff & Phelps for the fourth year in a row, according to its Celebrity Brand Valuation Study 2020: “Embracing the New Normal.”
Global BV News: KPMG on business valuations and ESG
While environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are seeing a “remarkable increase in awareness,” there is no “common approach regarding how to systematically factor ESG into financial valuations of specific target businesses,” says KPMG’s Quarterly Brief—International Valuation Newsletter for the first quarter of 2021.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2020
What a year! This is a recap of developments in the business valuation profession under the shroud of COVID-19 including the latest thinking in methodologies, changes in regulations, new and updated resources, and practice-building ideas.
Attorney sees trouble with proposed new BV glossary
If the new proposed glossary of business valuation terms makes its way into the valuation standards, practitioners will face more exposure to professional risk, says an attorney in a Letter to the Editor.
TAF seeks candidates for its board
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is looking for qualified candidates to fill four at-large seats on its board of trustees.
BVR ‘power panel’ comments on proposed BV glossary
The first in a series of “power panel” BVR webinars drew a huge audience and brought together top thought leaders in the profession to address hot-button issues via questions from the audience (some on video).
Power Panel: Live Expert Answers for Today’s Tough BV Questions
What is in store for 2021? While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have the next best thing. Thought leaders Jay Fishman, Jeff Tarbell, Michelle Gallagher, and Ken Pia are 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 ...