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.
Next-Gen BV Practitioners Reveal Ways to Keep Them on Board
Opportunities for career growth, exposure, work-life balance, and good old-fashioned recognition are some of the ways to keep today’s young valuation practitioners from jumping ship. The profession faces the issue of attracting and retaining young talent, so their insights are particularly helpful.
BV News and Trends September 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
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).
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.
ASA Looks ‘Beyond’ Valuation to How to Build an Appraisal Career
A first-of-its-kind event in the valuation profession was the 2023 Beyond Valuation—Professional Development and Growth Conference hosted by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and sponsored by Empire Valuation Consultants. It focused on appraisal career development for those professionals who are just beyond the initial stages of their careers.
Specialization Is the Key to Appraisal Career Success
A recurring theme throughout the 2023 Beyond Valuation—Professional Development and Growth Conference was the advice to specialize. Here is a basic plan to follow to achieve specialization.
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.
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).
Age-old idea still works for retaining good BV talent
What keeps you from jumping ship?
Agenda available for VSCPA conference September 26-27
BVWire never misses the annual two-day conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Replay available of AICPA portfolio valuation event
If you missed the live AICPA Portfolio Valuation Forum, a free replay is available if you click here (free account registration needed).
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).
ASA Fair Value Conference—Winter on December 7
Ray Rath (Baker Tilly US LP) tells BVWire that the winter edition of the ASA Fair Value Conference will be held on December 7.
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.
Tips on portfolio valuation policies from inaugural AICPA forum
BVWire attended the AICPA’s late afternoon forum on portfolio valuations on June 28, hosted by KPMG in its offices in New York City (it was also virtual).
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.
Tide has turned (somewhat) for ESOP valuations
From a regulatory standpoint, the tide has turned to some degree with respect to ESOP valuations, speakers said at the ASA’s ESOP Virtual Conference on June 20.
Today! Free AICPA event on portfolio valuations
Today, June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.
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.
New AICPA event on portfolio valuations
On June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.
Solid advice on BV career development
A common thread that wove its way through last week’s ASA conference on appraisal career development was the advice to specialize.
First-ever conference on soft skills for valuers June 8
This past fall, BVR and the BV recruiting firm Borrowman Baker conducted a survey of American Society of Appraisers (ASA) members under the age of 40 whose primary discipline is business valuation.