Panel on trial testimony featured at VSCPA
How to survive expert testimony and cross-examination is one of the most popular topics at the annual two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Congrats to the winner of a free BVR Pro subscription
Rob Leibfried, a shareholder in the business valuation practice at Honkamp, will receive a free one-year subscription to BVResearch Pro, BVR’s most comprehensive library of business valuation resources.
Global BV News: IVAS-IVSC conference October 3-4
The leading business valuation conference in Asia Pacific is the IVAS-IVSC Business Valuation Conference, and the next one will be October 3-4.
Check out the ARM track of the ASA conference October 1-3
In addition to two tracks of business valuation (BV) sessions, there will be one track of appraisal review and management (ARM) sessions at the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) International Appraisers Conference October 1-3 in New Orleans.
Agenda available for VSCPA conference September 26-27
BVWire never misses the annual two-day conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
First-ever ASA conference on litigation in valuation
Mark November 30 on your calendar for the debut of Litigation in Valuation Conference from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
NACVA adds to credentialed ranks
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) announced that 81 members recently earned the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential (or are candidates).
Global BV News: CBV perspectives on litigation
Canadian valuation experts have done a new video in the Litigation Support Video Series from the CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO).
Preview of TAF guidance on CSRP
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) has a working group that is developing voluntary guidance on the company-specific risk premium (CSRP), which it has identified as an area that lacks uniformity in practice.
Global BV News: Damodaran updates his country risk analysis
“Country Risk: Determinants, Measures and Implications—The 2023 Edition” is the July 2023 update by Aswath Damodaran (New York University Stern School of Business) that includes equity risk premiums, by country.
Valuers Are Now Spending More Time ‘on Everything’
A panel discussion during the Global Town Hall: State of the Global Markets and Their Effect on Business Valuation event talked about having to dig more into income statement line items, perform more sensitivity analyses, request multiple forecasts, change Excel models, and more.
Fair Value, Statutory Appraisals, Crypto, ESG, PE Deals, and More at the NYSSCPA BV Conference
As usual, the annual New York State Society of CPAs’ Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference presented some very interesting and useful information. This article provides a recap of what was discussed.
BV News and Trends July 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Young practitioners question traditional discount methodologies
“Outdated studies” and “emerging quantitative methods” are some reasons why young valuation practitioners are questioning the traditional methodologies for estimating discounts for lack of control and marketability (DLOC and DLOM).
A ‘who’s who’ of BV to speak at the ASA International Conference
We haven’t seen this strong a speaker lineup in a long time, so click here to check out who will be making presentations in the business valuation tracks at this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
Takeaways from NACVA’s 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).
August 1 deadline for The Appraisal Foundation board members
The Appraisal Foundation is currently conducting its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).
Today! NACVA’s July super conference starts
There is a lot to choose from at the NACVA’s “super” conference in Snowbird (Salt Lake City) that starts today, July 12, with preconference sessions, and the main conference is July 13-14.
BV News and Trends June 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends June 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
The Appraisal Foundation seeks ASB and AQB board members
Many valuation experts give back to the profession by serving on various boards and committees.
Mercer examines the future of the BV profession
Essential reading for anyone connected to the business valuation profession is a new white paper from veteran valuer Chris Mercer (Mercer Capital).
Borrowman gives BV recruiting insights on AICPA podcast
After over 25 years of recruiting talent exclusively in the business valuation profession, John Borrowman (Borrowman Baker LLC) revealed recent trends and what the profession can do to lure more young people into the fold.
IVSC’s Talbot to give keynote at ASA annual conference
BVWire is looking forward to hearing about how Nick Talbot got through a few near-death experiences, including being on Mount Everest for the two worst natural disasters in history.
Why are valuers changing their Excel models?
In a world of economic turmoil and market volatility, valuation experts say they are spending a lot more time on business valuations.