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.
Final version of global BV glossary released
The International Valuation Glossary—Business Valuation has been completed, and a final version has been released.
ASA conference hits the jackpot in Vegas
About 600 attendees converged—both on-site and virtually—for the American Society of Appraisers’ International Conference in Las Vegas October 24-26.
Audax PE invests in Stout
Audax Private Equity has agreed to make an investment in Stout, a firm that provides advisory services in corporate finance, valuation, financial disputes, and investigations.
Global BV News: Latest issue of OIV Journal available
The spring 2021 issue of the journal of the Organismo Italiano di Valutazione (OIV), the valuation standards-setter in Italy, contains the following articles.
BV News and Trends October 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News and Trends October 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Trugman talks about his new book at the ASA confab
If you visited the BVR booth at the American Society of Appraisers International Conference in Las Vegas, you would have had the chance to chat with Gary Trugman (Trugman Valuation), who was taking a break from working on the new, sixth edition of his book Understanding Business Valuation.
Global BV News: Most large firms suffer major impact from illicit activity
Kroll’s Global Fraud and Risk Report reveals that 57% of respondents at companies with a turnover of more than $15 billion reported a very significant impact of illicit activity, such as fraud, corruption, and money laundering, on their organization, with a further quarter (25%) describing the impact as somewhat significant.
Citizens completes acquisition of Willamette
Citizens Financial Group Inc. has completed its acquisition of Willamette Management Associates, a leading valuation consulting and forensic analysis firm with offices in Chicago, Atlanta, and Portland, Ore.
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.
Trugman’s sixth edition now available for preorder
The new, sixth edition of Gary Trugman’s Understanding Business Valuation is now available for preorder for an early 2022 release.
Expert predicts continued PE push into accounting
Recently, EisnerAmper became the first top 20 accounting firm involved in a private equity deal.
Gearing up for the ASA conference October 24-26 in Las Vegas
BVR will be attending—in person—the 2021 ASA International Conference at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, October 24-26.
Global BV News: Full agenda for IVSC Virtual AGM October 21-28
This year’s annual general meeting (AGM) of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will be held as a virtual program from October 21 to October 28.
Understanding Business Valuation - 6th Edition
February 2022 Hardcover, PDF
Gary Trugman
Business Valuation Resources, LLC