Bibliography explains basis for new cost of capital platform
The Cost of Capital Professional, BVR’s new platform for estimating the cost of capital, is rooted in solid theory and empirical data.
Have We Lost the Forest For the Trees?
When BVR recently announced the launch of the Cost of Capital Professional, the author was pleased with its back-to-basics approach to estimating the cost of equity. The growing complexities of various aspects of business valuation prompted him to write this article, which speaks to the need to preserve the “art” of valuation.
First public demo of BVR’s new cost of capital platform
Last week, valuation experts got the first walk-through of BVR’s Cost of Capital Professional, the newest resource for developing a cost of equity capital estimate.
New paper finds scant evidence of a size effect
“The bottom line is that after addressing the facts and fictions of the size effect, we find neither strong empirical evidence nor robust theoretical support for a prominent size premium.”
FAQs posted for new cost of capital platform
A set of FAQs for BVR’s Cost of Capital Professional (CCP) has been added to the webpage that explains the new independent service for estimating the cost of equity.
Board of advisors shapes up for BVR’s new cost of capital platform
Experts from the who’s who of the business valuation world have joined the advisory board for BVR’s Cost of Capital Professional (CCP), the new independent service for estimating the cost of equity.
BVR to Launch New Platform for Estimating the Cost of Capital
The time is right for a simple, independent service to augment each appraiser’s own professional judgment and his or her other research when estimating the cost of capital. A free trial period begins in November, and feedback is requested.
BVR christens new platform for estimating the cost of capital
The Cost of Capital Professional is the name chosen for BVR’s new, simple, independent service for estimating the cost of equity.
BVR to launch new platform for estimating the cost of capital
Business valuation experts will soon have an additional option for estimating the cost of equity.
Twelve Practical Ideas From NACVA’s 2018 Annual Conference
There was no shortage of good ideas at the annual conference of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) in Las Vegas this past June.
A Veteran Valuer Looks at the BV Profession
The recent decision by the AICPA to allow non-CPAs to get the ABV credential is one of the issues a seasoned valuation expert examines in this frank look at the BV profession.
[More] BV buzz from NACVA’s annual conference
In the last issue, we included some takeaways from some of the sessions we attended at the annual conference of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) in Las Vegas.
BV buzz at NACVA’s annual conference
BVWire was in Las Vegas last week at the annual conference of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
BVU News and Trends June 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Private firms lowball their cost of equity
Surprisingly, over half (54%) of privately held business owners believe their cost of equity is less than or equal to 12%, according to the “2018 Private Capital Markets Report” from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management.
Private firm valuations surge, per Pepperdine report
Business valuations have been significantly increasing, according to new results from the “2018 Private Capital Markets Project” from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.
Private firms' cost of equity estimates may surprise you
Results of the “2017 Private Capital Markets Report" from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management. BVR is a research sponsor in Pepperdine’s efforts in developing a private cost of capital method as a legitimate alternative to looking to the public markets.
Estate of Hall v. Commissioner
At issue is the value for estate tax purposes of decedent's equity interest in Hallmark Cards, Inc.