BV News and Trends July 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends July 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Young practitioners question traditional discount methodologies
“Outdated studies” and “emerging quantitative methods” are some reasons why young valuation practitioners are questioning the traditional methodologies for estimating discounts for lack of control and marketability (DLOC and DLOM).
Deadline soon for BVR’s benchmarking survey
Our thanks to the over 170 business valuation firms and practices that have responded to the BVR Benchmarking Survey.
Private-sector companies optimistic, per McKinsey survey
Consulting firm McKinsey has some very useful economic and industry reports, research studies, and regular briefings.
Second issue of Willamette’s Perspectives is released
The second issue of a new quarterly digital publication from Willamette Management Associates, Perspectives, has been released, and you can access it if you click here.
Global BV News: Kroll reports on industry multiples
Two reports from Kroll have insights into trading multiples for various key industries as of March 21, 2023.
Call for papers for Valuation 20 in India October 27-29
There is a call for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to contribute their commentaries and research papers on several important themes, including technology, ESG, and more.
A ‘who’s who’ of BV to speak at the ASA International Conference
We haven’t seen this strong a speaker lineup in a long time, so click here to check out who will be making presentations in the business valuation tracks at this year’s International Appraisers Conference to be held October 1-3 in New Orleans.
Takeaways from NACVA’s Super Conference
There were top speakers, interesting sessions, and a good turnout (about 200) for the three-day NACVA Business Valuation & Financial Litigation Super Conference in person in Snowbird, Utah (and also online).
Why should BV experts care about court cases?
That was a question posed during a preconference session at NACVA’s Super Conference last week.
Survey reveals extent of staff shortages at BV firms
It’s not a surprise that the BV profession is suffering from staff shortages, but now we can quantify this phenomenon to some degree.
August 1 deadline for The Appraisal Foundation board members
The Appraisal Foundation is currently conducting its annual search for qualified candidates to serve on the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) and the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB).
Global BV News: V20 Valuation Summit and Conference in India October 27-29
The Assessors and Registered Valuers Foundation (AaRVF) and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will co-host the V20 (Valuation 20) conference October 27-29 in New Delhi, India.
Replays available of free webinar series from the IVSC and Kroll
Recordings are now available of the Kroll-sponsored series of webinars presented by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) from June 7 through June 15.
Business Valuation Through an ESG Lens
Understand the risks that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors impose on business values. This presentation will begin with an overview of ESG and the current regulatory and disclosure environment. Next, the presenters will dive into the impact that ESG scores have had on investment policies and credit decisions. Lastly, the webinar will cover the impacts of ESG on business values including the ESG components considered in the new IVSC exposure draft.
Value-based billing gains steam at BV firms
Value-based billing is becoming more prevalent at business valuation firms, according to preliminary results of BVR’s Benchmarking Survey.
Global BV News: New IVSC Perspective Paper on technology
“Deciphering Technology” is the title of a new paper in a series of Perspective Papers from the IVSC.
Today! NACVA’s July super conference starts
There is a lot to choose from at the NACVA’s “super” conference in Snowbird (Salt Lake City) that starts today, July 12, with preconference sessions, and the main conference is July 13-14.
‘Fawning terms’ help sink valuation
In an Iowa divorce case, the appellate court affirmed the trial court’s decision to reject the valuation of the husband’s expert for one of his three businesses.
BVR to Identify Top-Performing BV Firms and Practices
Since 2007, Business Valuation Resources has been surveying BV firms and practices, collecting the most comprehensive data on operations, financial metrics, compensation, staffing, marketing, billing, resources used, and more. BVR is launching the latest version of this survey—with a new twist.
Valuers Run the Risk of Mismatching Inflation Assumptions
During a presentation in the United Kingdom, Nick Forrest (UK Economics Leader for PwC) made some observations that should resonate with business valuers worldwide. In the UK, the Bank of England established its target inflation rate of 2%, but inflation varies hugely from this target, even during noninflationary periods, depending on which factor an analyst uses.
BV News and Trends June 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends June 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Last call! June 30 is the deadline for BVR’s benchmarking survey
This Friday, June 30, is the deadline to participate in BVR’s 15-year effort to help understand what makes a good BV practice a great one.