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BVU News and Trends April 2020

A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.

Global BVU News and Trends April 2020

Business valuation news from a global perspective.

Will BV experts see a spike in divorce business?

Yes, it’s likely if the trend in China spreads to here.

Divorce spotlight: Get in front of attorneys to boost your practice

As we discussed last week, marketing to attorneys is a great way to bring in more valuation business. Ads in law journals, speaking at the local bar association, and acting as a partner at events attended by attorneys are all great ideas.

Key issues in valuations for divorce

One of the best attended sessions at last fall’s ICAEW Valuations Conference in London was ‘Valuations in Divorce,’ led by PwC’s Sarah Middleton and Jonny Rodwell. These cases continue to show up in the courts—and in the morning papers.

Preliminary agenda out for 2020 AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference

Do you share one of the dirty little secrets of valuation?

Attorneys and Valuers Strengthen Ties at AAML/BVR Divorce Confab

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, expert witnessing, rigged valuations, and other interesting topics were presented at the National Divorce Conference (in Las Vegas May 8-10) co-sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Business Valuation Resources (BVR). Here’s a recap of some important takeaways.

Connecticut court’s impermissible double dipping triggers remand

In a noteworthy decision, a Connecticut appellate court recently found the trial court double dipped when it divided the marital assets and calculated spousal support.

BVU News and Trends May 2019

A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.

Takeaways from the inaugural AAML/BVR divorce confab

Family law attorneys and financial experts converged last week in Las Vegas for the first event co-sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Business Valuation Resources (BVR).

Appreciation analysis reveals owner’s substantial contribution to company’s success

Appreciation of separate property is a knotty issue whose analysis can be challenging for attorneys and valuators, but a recent Tennessee appeals court decision helps practitioners understand the framework a court may use to decide whether the nonowner spouse has a claim to the increase in value.

Webcast this week of the National Divorce Conference

Couldn’t make it to Vegas for this week’s AAML/BVR National Divorce Conference May 8-10?

Beware of attack on your transactions method

An article in the Spring 2019 issue of Family Lawyer magazine shows how a lawyer can attack a valuation expert’s use of the guideline company transactions method for a small- to medium-size firm.

BVU News and Trends April 2019

A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.

Conference season! BVWire hits the road

What blooms in spring? BV conferences, of course!

Updated goodwill chart and map for divorce cases posted

BVR recently updated its complimentary download “Charting Goodwill Jurisprudence” to give you an at-a-glance look at a state’s basic position toward enterprise and professional goodwill.

How to cultivate the biggest source of referrals

Attorneys account for the largest share of business for BV experts and valuation analysts.

Equal split of attorneys and financial experts at divorce confab May 8-10

So far, an almost equal split of attorneys and valuation/accounting experts will be attending the National Divorce Conference in Las Vegas May 8-10, presented by BVR and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).

A sad note …

BVWire has learned that Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, a nationally renowned family law attorney, has passed away.

Valuing luck in a business caught up in divorce

In most states, the active appreciation of a premarital asset is includible in the marital estate while passive appreciation is not.

For a divorce, how many components are there in goodwill?

In divorce cases, it may be necessary to carve up goodwill because, in many jurisdictions, enterprise goodwill is marital property, but personal goodwill is not.

How to support subjective areas of valuation

Gone are the days when you could support your opinion by simply saying, “It is based on my professional judgment.”

Tricks of the trade in detecting rigged valuations

Did you ever read a business valuation report where you knew the valuation was rigged to obtain a higher or lower value?

A Dozen ‘Don’ts’ to Help Survive a Divorce Engagement

The nuances of divorce valuations and testifying in court create difficulties that make divorce engagements especially challenging.

BVU News and Trends March 2019

A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.

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