GDP growth slowed in 3Q 2019 per Economic Outlook Update
The U.S. economy—as indicated by GDP—grew at an annual rate of 1.9% in the third quarter of 2019, which is slower than the downwardly revised rate of 2.0% reported for the second quarter of 2019, according to the 3Q 2019 Economic Outlook Update (EOU).
Cannabis appraiser comments on recent guidance
Last week’s BVWire covered the September 2019 AICPA FVS Eye on Fraud quarterly report, “Marijuana and Forensic Accounting—High Times for CPAs?”
AICPA guidance cautions on cannabis valuations
The American Institute of CPAs details the risks and opportunities for CPAs working in the cannabis industry in the latest “FVS Eye on Fraud” report.
BVU News and Trends October 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Key Updates and Insights in the U.S. Economy
Having a firm grasp on the current state of the economy is vital to any business valuation engagement. Business valuation experts and many other industry professionals rely on economic indicators as a key point of reference in their work. Economic factors can have a significant impact when valuing businesses, evaluating mergers and acquisitions, and a variety of other financial analyses.
WeWork: Translating a business into a story with numbers
A great example of taking a business model and turning it into a narrative with numbers (something that is critical for a good valuation report) is in a recent blog post by Dr. Aswath Damodaran (New York University Stern School of Business) on the unraveling of the WeWork IPO.
Paper examines value of live streaming for online retail
There is not a tremendous amount of study on the business value of live streaming in the digital economy, but a new paper on this has some interesting observations from the standpoint of online retail.
New economic report from ICAEW
The dour tone of the latest economic report from IAECW won’t surprise business valuers.
Questions to ask amid economic jitters
Whatever your feelings about the recent inverted yield curve or downbeat economic surveys, more business owners may be awake at night worrying about an oncoming recession.
Companies cite mass shootings as a risk factor
Several public companies have cited mass shootings as potential risk factors in their financial reports, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Small biz optimistic despite financing angst
Even with almost half (49%) of small to midsize businesses claiming that the current business financing environment restricts growth opportunities, businesses appear to be confident about the future, with 68% of them expecting increases in revenue over the next year.
BVU News and Trends July 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Sources of deal data for insurance agencies
During a recent BVR webinar on insurance agency valuation, the audience asked Lucas Parris (Mercer Capital) about sources of deal transaction data.
New edition of cannabis market research guide
For business appraisers who are valuing firms in the cannabis industry, The State of Legal Marijuana Markets, 7th edition, is now available.
Survey finds small biz market may have peaked
Seller’s market sentiment is down in all market segments except for businesses with $5 million to $50 million in enterprise value.
Vertical IQ: Very Smart Industry Research
A practitioner’s review of the newest platform for industry research that focuses on the financial aspects of how firms operate in a particular industry.
BVU News and Trends February 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BVR now offers Vertical IQ industry research
When BVR conducted a survey of business valuation firms, a new provider appeared when we asked about the industry research sources respondents use: Vertical IQ.
BVR Now Offers Vertical IQ as an Additional Source for Industry-Specific Research
The newest service for industry research is designed as an easy-to-use platform that focuses on the financial aspects of how firms operate in a particular industry.
Small biz maintains optimism
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index recorded an overall score of 69.3, indicating a pause in the upward trend of the Index.
Gender-specific risk?
Despite an overall sense of optimism at small businesses, those owned by women are facing more growth challenges than male-owned firms.
NYSSCPA to hold cannabis conference December 11 in New York City
If you’re either currently working with or considering a cannabis client, check out the 2018 Cannabis Conference on December 11 in New York City to be held by the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA).
BVU News and Trends December 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Survey: Small biz expects to do well in 2019
Small businesses are doing very well, and 70% say they expect to increase profits over the next 12 months, according to Accounting Today’s inaugural “Small Business Accounting Insights Survey” of over 1,000 owners and leaders from small businesses.
GDP growth continues on strong pace per 3Q 2018 Economic Outlook Update
The U.S. economy—as indicated by GDP—grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter of 2018, putting it on pace to have the largest annual average GDP figure in over a decade, according to the 3Q 2018 Economic Outlook Update (EOU).