BV News and Trends October 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends October 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
More AI woes add to cautions
Artificial intelligence is a much-talked-about topic around the business valuation conference circuit, and most of it is cautionary.
Stories are key in BV—including in job postings
A good valuation report tells a story that ties into the numbers—and this same mindset should be used when writing job postings, advises BV recruiter John Borrowman (Borrowman Baker LLC) in his latest newsletter.
BVR ASA booth buzz: Art of Valuation book sparks interest
At BVR’s exhibit hall booth at the 2023 American Society of Appraisers International Conference in New Orleans, one of the items that generated a lot of attention was a new book, The Art of Valuation.
AICPA lets you cherry-pick some FVS conference sessions
Almost 60 sessions are offered at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference November 6-8 in Las Vegas live and online.
New edition of Hitchner book in the wings
The fifth edition of Financial Valuation: Applications and Models will be out by the end of this year or early 2024, announced author Jim Hitchner (Financial Valuation Advisors Inc.) at the recent two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference hosted by the Virginia State Society of CPAs.
Big turnout in the Big Easy for the ASA annual confab
About 600 appraisers (which included 150 online) of all disciplines enjoyed the 24/7 nightlife, Creole cuisine, great jazz—and some excellent education sessions—at the 2023 American Society of Appraisers International Conference in New Orleans last week.
ASA Rising Stars for 2023 honored in New Orleans
BVR, along with the BV recruiting firm Borrowman Baker, co-sponsored a cocktail reception for the winners of the 2023 Rising Stars (those under 40 years of age) award who were announced at the 2023 ASA International Valuation Conference in New Orleans.
Points to know from the VSCPA conference
The annual two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference hosted by the Virginia State Society of CPAs is one event we never miss.
Global BV News: NACVA joins the V20 bandwagon
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) has joined as a participating organization for Valuation20, according to a LinkedIn post.
Mercer Updates His State-of-the-BV-Profession Analysis
Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital) did a “state of the profession” update as a keynote presentation at the recent Business Valuation and Financial Litigation Super Conference, hosted by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). He addressed the current number of credentialed professionals, the aging of the profession, growth outlook, how the valuation professional organizations (VPOs) are adapting, and more.
10 Short Takes From NACVA’s July 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). Here are a few quick takeaways from some of the sessions we attended.
BV News and Trends September 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends September 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
NACVA adds to CVA and MFF ranks
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) announced that 151 members recently earned their credentials (or are candidates).
Global BV News: CBV Institute opens registration for Student BV Challenge
The CBV Institute has opened registration for its Business Valuation Challenge, a national case competition for undergraduate students from top business schools across Canada.
Global BV News: Moran interviews IVSC Asia director Konialidis
The fastest growing part of the world for the valuation profession is the Asia-Pacific region, believes Ray Moran (FON Valuation Services), marketing director at the International Institute of Business Valuers (iiBV).
New book of essays by prominent valuation experts
Top experts from overlapping valuation disciplines tell their stories that capture a flavor of the romance, intrigue, art—and heart—of business appraisal in a new book, The Art of Valuation.
Next week: VSCPA Forensic and Valuation Conference
BVWire will be at the Forensic and Valuation Conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) September 26-27 in Glen Allen.
Global BV News: IVSC annual meeting in Paris October 9-11
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Maison de la Chimie, Paris from October 9 to October 11.
The ASA’s online auction is now open
A copy of Cost of Capital, Applications and Examples or a lobster dinner for two?
Canada vs. U.S. Valuations: CBV Institute Conference Reveals Some Nuances
At the CBV Connect 2023 annual conference of the CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter, it was interesting to note some of the differences between the standards and practices of valuations in Canada and the U.S.
BV News and Trends August 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
NACVA ‘blown away’ by ChatGPT
David Fein of ValuSource recently gave a demo of ChatGPT to Parnell Black, CEO of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).