BV News and Trends May 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends May 2024
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BVU News and Trends April 2024
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Perception Grows of Bias in U.S. Valuation Experts
During a recent webinar out of Canada, a speaker observed that litigants are bringing in valuation experts from the U.S. because of a “creeping tendency toward bias.” In the U.S., some judges are citing studies they say confirm their feelings about bias in some valuation experts.
Global BV News: The Spring 2024 edition of EBVM is now available
The European Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (EACVA) and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) have released the latest edition of the European Business Valuation Magazine (EBVM).
Global BV News: IVSC launches ESG survey
To investigate the evolution of how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are being incorporated into the valuation process, the International Valuation Standards Council has launched a survey.
‘Landmark’ Update Released of the International Valuation Standards
Two years in the making, the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has published a new edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS), which are effective for valuations performed on or after Jan. 31, 2025. The new set of standards is available for download through IVS Online (subscription required for nonmembers).
Global BVU News and Trends March 2024
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
A lot of musing going on
Some thought leaders in the business valuation profession are shaking things up with their musings.
Recent Trends in the Valuation of Early-Stage Companies
This webinar provides an overview of recent trends in the valuation of early-stage companies. We will review the guidance that the International Valuation Standards Council (including the most recent IVS 500), the Luxembourg Valuation Professionals Association, IPEV, and AICPA provide, and we will then provide practical, step-by-step examples of how to handle some current challenges in early-stage valuation, such as the valuation of SAFEs, how to incorporate down rounds into the valuation, and how to ...
‘Very Useful’ MPF Will Be Reissued in Revamped Form
Even if you do not practice in the area of fair value for financial reporting, valuers should take notice of a document that will be going out for public comment from the AICPA. The document is a revised version of the Mandatory Performance Framework, which was issued in connection with the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential, which was discontinued last year.
Global BVU News and Trends February 2024
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
BV Year in Review 2023: Recruiting Push
The business valuation profession continued to thrive in 2023 amid ongoing challenges, such as how to reflect uncertainty, inflation, and market volatility in valuations. But another issue loomed large in the profession: attracting and retaining new young talent.
BV News and Trends January 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends January 2024
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: Webinar series explains IVS update
Next month, the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will host a series of webinars exploring the latest and most significant updates to the International Valuation Standards (IVS), which are set to be released at the end of this month.
Global BV News: The Winter 2023 edition of EVBM is now available
The European Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (EACVA) and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) have released the latest edition of the European Business Valuation Magazine (EBVM).
Global BVU News and Trends December 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: ‘Landmark’ update to IVS approved
Two years in the making, the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has unanimously approved the forthcoming edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS), set for release in January 2024.
Reminder: IVSC seeks board members
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is seeking applications for roles on three of its technical standards boards, with two openings on each of the Tangible Assets Board, Business Valuation Board, and Financial Instruments Board.
IVSC chair Alistair Darling has died
Alistair Darling, chair of the International Valuation Standards Council Board of Trustees (IVSC), has passed away.
Global BV News: Reminder: IVSC seeks board members
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is seeking applications for roles on three of its technical standards boards, with two openings on each of the Tangible Assets Board, Business Valuation Board, and Financial Instruments Board.
Global BV News: IVSC seeks board members
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is seeking applications for roles on three of its technical standards boards, with two openings on each of the Tangible Assets Board, Business Valuation Board, and Financial Instruments Board.
Hitchner goes after another BV myth
Does the concept of “known or knowable” live up to its name?
Global BV News: CBV Institute adopts IVS
The Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute), Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter, has announced that it will adopt International Valuation Standards (IVS).