Today! Take a free tour of Bizminer’s industry data
Galen Pugh of Bizminer will conduct a free 50-minute webinar today (August 4) of its industry and market research database that covers over 5,000 industry segments.
BV News and Trends June 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Business Valuation’s ‘Dirty Little Secret’
Recent developments have put the spotlight squarely on projected financial information (PFI). The perception is that too many valuation experts simply accept projections and forecasts they’re given without applying enough scrutiny—or any scrutiny at all. Fortunately, there is some new guidance on how to examine and substantiate PFI you get from management or other third parties in BVR’s new Guide to Management Projections and Business Valuation: Analysis and Case Law. The following is an excerpt from that chapter.
BV News and Trends May 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BVU News and Trends April 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Valuable lessons on using economic data in valuation reports
In his very first deposition, veteran valuation expert Jim Hitchner (Financial Valuation Advisors) learned two valuable lessons.
Global BVU News and Trends March 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
McKinsey examines consumer goods and retail in the wake of COVID-19
Consulting firm McKinsey has some very useful economic and industry reports, research studies, and regular briefings.
New Research From Grabowski and Abbott on Recovery and Growth
New upcoming research from Roger Grabowski (Duff & Phelps) and Ashok Abbott (West Virginia University) challenges conventional wisdom about long-term growth rates and economic recovery.
BVU News and Trends February 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Top Expert Answers for Today’s Tough BV Questions
In BVR’s recent webinar, Power Panel: Live Expert Answers for Today’s Tough BV Questions, experts Jay E. Fishman, Michelle Gallagher, Ken Pia, and Jeffrey Tarbell covered various hot topics that affect the business valuation profession. These questions ranged from the basics, such as “What will 2021 look like?” to “What are your thoughts on the current state of the ESOP litigation environment particularly with the new administration coming in?” Here, we summarize five of the questions and answers. For more information, be sure to check out the complete recording and transcript of the session.
LEI up but at slowing pace, reports BVR’s EOU
In December 2020, the U.S. Leading Economic Index (LEI) improved 0.3%, to 109.5 points, which follows an increase of 0.7% in November, reports the Economic Outlook Update (EOU) published by Business Valuation Resources (BVR).
BVU News and Trends January 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News: ‘Amazing’ rebound for valuations in India
Over the past six months, “we have been amazed that valuations for most industries (save some severe casualties of COVID, including tourism, hotels, and aviation) are back to pre-COVID levels,” says a study on cost of capital in India.
Good, free economic research from McKinsey
We hear more valuation analysts touting the free material available from McKinsey on economic and industry analyses, particularly with respect to the COVID-19 crisis.
Match industry forecasts to valuation date
At a number of conference sessions we’ve attended recently, speakers say that they are spending a great deal more time on the industry and economic analyses for their valuations.
LEI up but U.S. economy losing steam, reports BVR’s EOU
In September, the U.S. Leading Economic Index (LEI) improved 0.7%, to 107.2 points, reports the Economic Outlook Update (EOU) published by Business Valuation Resources (BVR).
2Q 2020 U.S. Economic Performance Indicators at a Glance
Business valuators must have a firm grasp on the current state of the economy in order to successfully complete a business valuation engagement. Many finance and valuation professionals rely on economic components and indicators as a key point of reference in their work. These components can have a significant impact when valuing businesses, evaluating mergers and acquisitions, and performing a variety of other financial analyses.
The government makes a huge bet on UK business productivity research
A new £32m Productivity Institute (PI) headquartered at the Alliance Manchester Business School will boost groundbreaking research to explore how to increase productivity, boost wages, and support the economic recovery across the UK.
Global BVU News and Trends August 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Sunak’s FinTech growth plans are now the subject of an independent review by HM Treasury
HM Treasury announced the relaunch of an independent review of the UK’s FinTech sector last week.
BVU News and Trends July 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends July 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Reminder: Take our economics trivia quiz
In case you missed it last week, we have a short quiz for nonsubscribers of BVR’s Economic Outlook Update (EOU) to test your economic IQ.
Take our economics trivia quiz
In today’s environment, an understanding of the economy is more crucial than ever in valuations.