Global BV News: COVID-19 impact on EURO STOXX 50 captured in new study
Not surprisingly, in the first four months of 2020, only six of the EURO STOXX 50 had positive return and the average return was -24.4%, according to Shareholder Return of the EURO STOXX 50 Companies: 2004-2020 (April 30) from Pablo Fernandez (University of Navarra—IESE Business School, Spain).
Global BV News: IVSC interviews EFRAG leaders
Issues that overlap the valuation and financial reporting disciplines were discussed during an interview with leaders of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Third IVSC goodwill paper looks to step up ‘headroom’ alternatives to amortisation
The IVSC have published ‘Opportunities for Enhancing the Goodwill Impairment Framework,’ the third and final paper in its series looking at the IASB proposal to revert to goodwill amortisation.
Global BV News: IVSC issues third and final paper on goodwill amortization vs. impairment
A new paper offers some suggestions for enhancing the goodwill impairment framework in order to improve the information the framework provides.
Global BV News: At NYSSCPA, Zyla gives update on IVSC
The third in a series of three “perspective papers” from the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) on the matter of goodwill amortization vs. impairment is expected to be released soon, according to Mark Zyla (Zyla Valuation Advisors).
Global BV News: Two new members join the IVSC
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has announced two new members: the European Mortgage Federation (Institutional Member) and the University of Economics, Prague (Academic Member).
Journal of Business Valuation 2017 Edition
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New Guidance in the IVS Update Effective Jan. 1, 2020
The IVSC’s International Valuation Standards have been adopted by more than 100 countries. Important components of the extensive recent update include guidance on deriving discount rates and a new section on complex financial structures.
New IVS, including extensive guidance on deriving discount rates, becomes effective 1 January 2020
The latest revisions to the IVSC’s International Valuation Standards, having completed the lengthy public comment and review process, become effective 1 January 2020.
Global BVU News and Trends November 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: November 15 deadline for feedback on Hong Kong standards
The eyes of the world have been on Hong Kong for very different reasons than business valuation.
Global BVU News and Trends October 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: Sir David Tweedie hands over IVSC reins to Alistair Darling
At the annual general meeting of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) in Singapore, the organization, its members, and sponsors thanked Sir David Tweedie as he stepped down after seven years and two terms as chair of the board of trustees.
Two new resources discuss the impact of business valuation for ‘complex’ financial instruments
In collaboration with RICS and IVSC, the iiBV have released their Valuing Financial Instruments video webinar earlier this month.
Global BV News: Global survey launched on BV reporting practices
The Advisory Forum Working Group (AFWG) of the International Valuation Standards Council has launched a survey to identify the most common differences between business valuation for reporting purposes around the world and potential difficulties for achieving consistency with IVS, the global standards.
Global BV News: IVSC examines goodwill impairment vs. amortization
What are the potential consequences of a change from the current impairment model to goodwill amortization?
Global BV News: Reminder: Comments due on financial instruments standards
Until now, there has been no effective set of international valuation practice standards for financial instruments that has been generally adopted, according to the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).
IVS update includes guidance for complex capital structures
For the first time, the International Valuation Standards (IVS) include guidance for valuers whose engagements require that the entire enterprise value be allocated across various classes of economic or control rights.
Deloitte puts further reliance on IVS
The Big Four firm has contributed financial and staff support to IVSC since the organisation was founded, but now it’s aligning professionally with the need for harmonised standards in the form of the IVS.
Global BVU News and Trends August 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: Comments wanted on standards for financial instruments
Until now, no effective set of international valuation practice standards for financial instruments has been generally adopted, according to the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).
Next update for IVS 2017 becomes effective 1 January 2020
Business valuers who comply with the IVSC’s International Valuation Standards (IVS) will have a new update effective the end of the year.
Global BVU News and Trends September 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
BVR joins the IVSC
In keeping with the theme of aligning with top BV players around the world, BVR is now a member of the IVSC.
Global BV News: Deadline for applying for new IVSC board
The scheduled deadline is today (July 31) if you would like to apply to serve on a new board, the Europe Membership and Standards Recognition Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).