BV News and Trends May 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
New app estimates ESG adjustment to SME cost of capital
In March, we reported that Valutico, a web-based valuation platform, would be adding new features, including integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into a valuation.
Be cautious with AI, advises Alerding
While artificial intelligence is not quite ready for prime time, it can impact valuations not only in the process of performing a valuation, but also on the value of a subject business, says veteran valuation expert Jim Alerding (Alerding Consulting).
Technology is undervalued in M&A deals, per new survey
While technology is key in many companies’ operations, it “remains one of the most undervalued aspects in M&A transactions,” finds a new survey from Chief Executive, conducted in partnership with Elliott Davis, the tax, assurance, and consulting firm.
More Insights From Young BVers About the Profession
The second of two panel discussions with young valuation and forensics experts reveal additional insights on their perspectives on the profession, including what attracted them to the profession and why they stay in it.
Web-based valuation platform gets financing boost
Valutico, an all-in-one web-based valuation platform, closed its first financing round with outside investors that, along with existing investors, totals in the mid 7-figures, the company announced.
BV News and Trends September 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BV News and Trends August 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Morrison cautions appraisers regarding automation
Blind reliance on automated tools for business valuation is a danger, says past ASA international president Bob Morrison, FASA, who spoke on a recent webinar on the future of the valuation profession.
BV News and Trends May 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News: Discrepancy in data breach data
Data breaches reported to the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) dropped by 30% between 2019 and 2020, the regulator says.
Data breaches threaten brand values, says study
A recent study from Infosys and Interbrand analyzes the maximum risk of brand value loss in case of data breaches.
Deloitte continues to invest in risk management services
Deloitte’s track record for acquisitions in business services technology and related markets continues to astound.
Deloitte keeps up the pace on IT acquisitions
Hampleton Partners’ IT and business services M&A market report depicts an accelerating tech market that’s continued into Q2—with a somewhat surprising list of most active players.
Take advantage of lockdown time to hone your Excel skills for business valuation
BVR’s Excel for Valuation E-Learning Course offers the following.
BVU News and Trends March 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Assessing Cybersecurity Risk When Doing a Business Valuation
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that just large firms face material risks related to data security and privacy concerns. Here’s a checklist for the guidance of valuation professionals to help assess these risks when performing a business valuation.
Brush up on your Excel skills for BV
There is a live online valuation class coming up that includes a good dose of Excel training for valuers of all skill levels.
Discover the magical functions of Excel for BV
Spreadsheets can be a valuation analyst’s best friend, or a worst enemy, according to Shawn Hyde (Canyon Valuations), a valuation practitioner and Excel enthusiast.
Don’t Make Me Call Security!: How to Consider Data Security in a Business Appraisal
Cyber liability is of increasing concern for business owners and executives. With the average total cost of a single data breach of $8.19 million in the U.S., shareholder value can be wiped out with the click of a mouse. Cyber risk is a relatively new risk yet is a particularly lethal one. According to Inc. Magazine, 60% of successful cyberattacks force the target business to close. Appraisals that fail to explicitly address this risk are ...
