RICS 31 January Red Book update could lead to more ‘mandatory’ financial valuation standards
The new RICS Valuation—Global Standards (generally known as the ‘Red Book’) come into effect on 31 January and replace the edition issued in 2017.
A current list of valuation professional organisations (VPOs) in France
In 2010, the Federation of Evaluation Experts (FFEE) was established in law as a French not-for-profit with the mandate to offer input and harmonise standards for business valuation.
Global BV News: The BV profession in France is strengthening
The valuation profession in France is not regulated, and there are no formal requirements or obligations to hold specific credentials.
Global BV News: IACVS and ANEVAR sign cooperation pact
Under a recently signed agreement, the International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS) and the National Association of Authorized Romanian Valuers, Romania (ANEVAR) will work together in all aspects of member benefits (such as reciprocity) and education opportunities.
Reports From Global BV Conferences: ICVPME, IVSC, IACVS, ICAEW
The “I” in all of these acronyms stands for “international,” and Business Valuation Update brings you some key takeaways from several recent global conferences.
BVU News and Trends December 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends December 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: IACVS and KPCG ink cooperation deal
The International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS) and the Chamber of Appraisers of Montenegro (KPCG) reached a cooperation agreement in November 2019.
Global BV News: TEGoVA OKs draft of first European BV standards
For years, the European Group of Valuers’ Associations (TEGoVA) was hesitant to add guidance on business valuation to its European Valuation Standards because its members are real estate valuers.
Letter from the Editor: ‘‘Quality vs. Quantity’’
I write this as the 2019 year draws to a close, and I want to provide this journal’s readership with some introductory comments to the articles selected for publication, and with a broader update on the journal itself.
BVU News and Trends November 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends November 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
The state of the business valuation profession, a la KPMG
Unresolved political uncertainties over the past quarter continue, reports KPMG in its 10th edition of the International Valuation Newsletter, published quarterly.
AICPA honors young FVS practitioners
The AICPA’s Standing Ovation Program recognizes young (age 40 is the limit) CPAs holding the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) or Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) specialty credentials who have exhibited exemplary personal achievement.
Global BV News: Highlights of KPMG’s Q3 valuation brief
Political uncertainties over the past quarter remain unresolved, such as the potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran, trade dispute between the U.S. and China, and the Brexit negotiations, reports KPMG in its 10th edition of the International Valuation Newsletter, published quarterly.
NACVA adds 67 new CVAs
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) added 67 members who have earned the CVA designation in the third quarter of 2019, according to an announcement.
Gems From the ASA Advanced BV Conference in New York City
Notable sessions at the American Society of Appraisers 2019 Advanced BV Conference included a panel that included a state supreme court judge who answered questions very candidly, tips from IRS representatives, several sessions on the size effect, and more.
BVU News and Trends October 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends October 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
NACVA looks to recruit mentors
NACVA is recruiting up to 60 to 80 members to act as mentors to support the organization’s membership in a number of ways, such as being included in an online directory for easier connection with members.
Global BV News: Call for statutory regulation for valuers in India
At the first Global Valuation Summit organized by the Institute of Valuers (IOV) in New Delhi, the chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) said that a statutory body should be established for valuers in that country.
10 Things to Know From the NACVA 2019 Conference
The importance of storytelling, a re-examination of the terminal value, the dangers of technology, cost of capital woes, online marketing tools, and more highlighted the 2019 Annual Consultants’ Conference presented by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
New editor of Business Valuation Review gives retrospective
In his first issue as editor of the Business Valuation Review, the journal of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Victor Jarosiewicz takes a look back at some notable articles that have appeared throughout the years.
TAF looking for experts on company-specific risk
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) is seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) to help develop voluntary guidance on company-specific risk premiums, which it has identified as an area that lacks uniformity in practice.
Global BV News: Reminder: Comments due on financial instruments standards
Until now, there has been no effective set of international valuation practice standards for financial instruments that has been generally adopted, according to the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).