Tax changes to watch for under the Biden administration
Other than the possibility of changing corporate tax rates, there is “nothing of earth-shattering importance” in terms of tax, estate, and regulatory changes expected from the Biden administration—for now, anyway—according to a panel of valuation experts on a recent BVR webinar.
TAF launches diversity survey of the appraisal profession
The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) has launched a survey to gather both diversity-related demographic data and appraisers’ opinions about these issues.
BVU News and Trends March 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Will the future of BV be in good hands?
The answer is a definite “yes,” and the key factor will be the willingness of the new generation of practitioners to give back to the profession.
ASA changes report requirement for AM candidates
More valuation professionals will now qualify for the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) business valuation discipline’s Accredited Member (AM) designation.
Credential program for value growth advisors June 7-11
A natural extension to valuing a business is advising business owners on ways to maximize that value.
Agenda set for NYSSCPA BV and litigation services conference May 17
BVWire always attends the annual New York State Society of CPAs Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference, and registration is now open for this year’s event, which will be webcast May 17.
Online master’s program in BV begins April 1
The application deadline is March 15 for the spring semester of the online master’s in business valuation (MBV) program at Florida University Southeast (FUSE), and classes start April 1.
Deloitte continues to invest in risk management services
Deloitte’s track record for acquisitions in business services technology and related markets continues to astound.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2020
What a year! This is a recap of developments in the business valuation profession under the shroud of COVID-19 including the latest thinking in methodologies, changes in regulations, new and updated resources, and practice-building ideas.
BVU News and Trends January 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Sneak preview of NACVA’s Mentor Support Exchange
After two years in development, the Mentor Support Exchange (MSX) is scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2021, according to a statement from Parnell Black, CEO of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
Today’s the deadline to send your video question to the BV ‘power panel’
You can get free admission to BVR’s Power Panel: Live Expert Answers for Today’s Tough BV Questions on January 14 if you send in a video of yourself asking a question you want the panel to answer.
FAU offers online accounting course on data analytics
The School of Accounting Executive Master’s Degree Program at Florida Atlantic University has developed an online accounting course on data analytics in auditing, managerial accounting, and financial statement analysis.
Send the BV ‘power panel’ a video question—and get free admission
Here’s your chance to ask any question you want, and it will be answered live during BVR’s Power Panel: Live Expert Answers for Today’s Tough BV Questions on January 14.
Do you have a story to tell?
During 2020, it was exciting to see valuation experts rise to the challenges the pandemic created. Business Valuation Update was very fortunate to publish a good number of articles submitted by experts who presented some very interesting and innovative thinking about how to reflect the impact of the pandemic on valuations.
Appraisal Disciplines Reveal Breaking Trends at the ASA Conference
Practitioners from five appraisal disciplines address how they are working in the current environment and their perspectives about trends in valuation over the next year.
‘Want more’ from the valuation profession, advises Hanlin
To “get more” from the business valuation profession, you need to “do more,” says William Hanlin, president and CEO of the International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS).
Tip for Zoom speakers using faux backgrounds
We were attending a valuation conference on the Zoom platform, and, when one of the speakers appeared, all we saw was a disembodied head seemingly floating in space—a very cool and creepy effect but not necessarily one you want to see during a business conference or during virtual court testimony!
Easy way to craft content to send clients
The No. 1 handout at BVR’s virtual exhibit booth during the recent ASA International Appraiser’s Conference was the “Grow Your Practice” e-book.
Recap of the VSCPA Business Valuation, Fraud, and Litigation Services Conference
Timely topics include how BVFLS experts are accounting for the impact of COVID-19, reviewing a valuation report, an estate/trust update, and a new idea to boost your practice. This two-day event was sponsored by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Would you like to showcase your valuation expertise?
BVR is planning an exciting slate of training events for 2021, and we’re looking for valuation practitioners to act as presenters.
How Virginia CPA firms are weathering the storm
One-fifth of Virginia CPAs expect their business to expand in 2021 despite the pandemic, according to the Virginia Society of CPAs sixth annual Economic Expectations Survey in partnership with Virginia Business magazine.
Pandemic Triggers Chances for Valuers in Exit Planning
Remarks from the AICPA ENGAGE conference on the timely opportunities for financial professionals in exit/succession planning. This article gives some basics on how valuation experts can leverage their experience into this type of consulting.
BVU News and Trends October 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.