Private Equity Roll Up of Professional Practices Valuation Considerations
This webinar transcript focuses on private equity roll-up acquisitions of professional practices and the possible effect of these transactions on business valuation.
NACVA adds to CVA and MFF ranks
The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) announced that 151 members recently earned their credentials (or are candidates).
Global BV News: CBV Institute opens registration for Student BV Challenge
The CBV Institute has opened registration for its Business Valuation Challenge, a national case competition for undergraduate students from top business schools across Canada.
Global BV News: Moran interviews IVSC Asia director Konialidis
The fastest growing part of the world for the valuation profession is the Asia-Pacific region, believes Ray Moran (FON Valuation Services), marketing director at the International Institute of Business Valuers (iiBV).
Valuing Businesses Catering to Seniors
Businesses that effectively address the needs of the senior population adapt to the changing needs and preferences of older consumers, and position themselves strategically can expect to see a positive impact on their valuation.
New book of essays by prominent valuation experts
Top experts from overlapping valuation disciplines tell their stories that capture a flavor of the romance, intrigue, art—and heart—of business appraisal in a new book, The Art of Valuation.
Next week: VSCPA Forensic and Valuation Conference
BVWire will be at the Forensic and Valuation Conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) September 26-27 in Glen Allen.
ISBA appraisal review workshop November 9-10
The International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA) is offering a two-day workshop for its Business Certified Appraiser in Review (BCA-R) credential.
Global BV News: IVSC annual meeting in Paris October 9-11
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Maison de la Chimie, Paris from October 9 to October 11.
Adding Value to a Cannabis Business Valuation
Join the experts from Citrin Cooperman in navigating the ever-changing regulatory waters surrounding this industry.
Valuation to Maximize Client Engagement and Value
This transcript focuses on key issues involved in a properly executed and planned valuation and how such a process can maximize client engagement, value, and control.
The ASA’s online auction is now open
A copy of Cost of Capital, Applications and Examples or a lobster dinner for two?
Global BV News: Worldwide support grows for the V20
The list of organizations that are supporting the V20 Valuation Summit and Conference October 27-29 in New Delhi is impressive—and growing.
BV Firm Billing Rates Shot Up in 2022
The vast majority (83%) of business valuation firms increased their billing rates in 2022, according to preliminary results of BVR’s benchmarking survey. This is a much greater percentage than the last survey (2018) found, when 60% of respondents said they raised rates. Increases ranged from 3% to 25%, with an average of 11%.
ASA Looks ‘Beyond’ Valuation to How to Build an Appraisal Career
A first-of-its-kind event in the valuation profession was the 2023 Beyond Valuation—Professional Development and Growth Conference hosted by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and sponsored by Empire Valuation Consultants. It focused on appraisal career development for those professionals who are just beyond the initial stages of their careers.
Canada vs. U.S. Valuations: CBV Institute Conference Reveals Some Nuances
At the CBV Connect 2023 annual conference of the CBV Institute, Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter, it was interesting to note some of the differences between the standards and practices of valuations in Canada and the U.S.
BV News and Trends August 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends August 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Don’t get stung by a bad review of your valuation report
Shawn Hyde (Canyon Valuation) has been reviewing the reports of other valuation experts for years.
BV practice marketing budgets hold steady for 2023
Since most business valuation firms and practices are very busy, it’s not a great surprise that marketing budgets for 2023 are about the same as 2022 levels, according to the 2023 BVR Benchmarking Survey.
NACVA ‘blown away’ by ChatGPT
David Fein of ValuSource recently gave a demo of ChatGPT to Parnell Black, CEO of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
Panel on trial testimony featured at VSCPA
How to survive expert testimony and cross-examination is one of the most popular topics at the annual two-day Forensic and Valuation Conference held by the Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA).
Congrats to the winner of a free BVR Pro subscription
Rob Leibfried, a shareholder in the business valuation practice at Honkamp, will receive a free one-year subscription to BVResearch Pro, BVR’s most comprehensive library of business valuation resources.
Global BV News: IVAS-IVSC conference October 3-4
The leading business valuation conference in Asia Pacific is the IVAS-IVSC Business Valuation Conference, and the next one will be October 3-4.
Elder talks about global themes at the V20
Ben Elder, global director of valuation at RICS, discussed the dynamic relationship between valuation and global themes of people, planet, prosperity, and principles during an interview with Ray Moran (FON Valuation Services).