BVU News and Trends December 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BVU News and Trends November 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
ASA to give credit for iiBV courses
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) will recognize and give credit as having fulfilled the education requirements toward ASA accreditation to students who successfully complete iiBV courses delivered in all languages.
AICPA Council nixes request to suspend ABV change
At a meeting of the AICPA’s governing Council, members voted in favor of continuing to implement an earlier decision to expand eligibility for the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential to non-CPAs, according to a report in the Journal of Accountancy.
ABV change on agenda at AICPA Council meeting
The AICPA’s decision to open up the ABV credential to non-CPAs has received nearly unanimous criticism from the ABV community.
BVU News and Trends October 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Two options for streaming the AICPA FVS Conference
If you can’t travel to Atlanta for the AICPA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference November 5-7, you can still attend it online with two options.
Lively talk re: ABV controversy
Several discussion threads on the BVR LinkedIn page take up the decision by the AICPA to open up the ABV credential to non-CPAs.
Another state CPA society weighs in on ABV controversy
The Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA) has sent a letter to the AICPA that echoes the suggestion of others to hold off on the decision to open up the ABV credential to non-CPAs.
ABV boycott starts; state CPA societies join the fray
“Out here in California, the skies are filled with smoke, many people have homes in ashes or that are fire damaged, and now the AICPA has gone out of its way to give away our livelihoods to non-CPAs.”
Make new contacts at ASA’s Advanced BV Conference October 7-10 in Anaheim, Calif.
In addition to getting a slew of CPE credits for attending some great educational sessions, the networking opportunities are terrific at the Joint ASA 2018 Advanced Business Valuation and International Appraisers Conference being held in Anaheim, Calif., on October 7-10.
Backlash revs up over ABV change; call for boycott
During a webinar, opponents of the decision by the AICPA to open up the ABV credential to non-CPAs told the organization that it “hasn’t heard the end of this” and to “watch out for unintended consequences.”
Full agenda now available for AICPA’s FVS Conference
The full agenda for the AICPA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference taking place November 5-7 in Atlanta is now available.
AICPA stands by ABV decision; critics rebut timeline
In a letter to CPA/ABV holders, the AICPA says it has “carefully considered” the concerns about opening up the ABV credential to non-CPAs and that it stands by its decision to do so.
Amid outcry, AICPA will improve decision process re: credential matters
In a response to harsh criticism, the AICPA has acknowledged that it could have handled the decision process better regarding the change in eligibility for the ABV credential.
Jam-packed agenda for ASA’s Advanced BV Conference
Valuation experts rely on empirical data, so here’s some for you: three days, 84 sessions, 98 speakers, two general sessions, five special networking events—plus you’re within walking distance of Disneyland!
New survey reveals overwhelming criticism of AICPA's ABV change
The vast majority (94%) of almost 2,000 respondents to a survey say they disagree with the AICPA’s decision to open up the ABV credential to non-CPAs (see prior coverage).
AICPA members kept in dark about pending ABV change
The July 4th holiday is over, but the fireworks continue in the controversy surrounding the ABV credential.
Registration open for AICPA’s annual FVS conference
Start planning now to attend this year’s AICPA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference November 5-7 in Atlanta.
Last chance to take survey on growing controversy over the ABV credential
Leading members of the CPA/ABV community ask that you take a survey on the AICPA’s decision to open up the ABV credential to non-CPAs. The survey will be closed soon, so please make your voice heard on this important matter.
Make your voice heard in the AICPA ABV controversy
Leading CPA/ABVs are asking that you give your opinion on the recent decision by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to allow non-CPAs to be eligible for the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential (see prior coverage).
AICPA’s move to allow non-CPAs to get ABV sparks strong reaction
A number of prominent CPA/ABVs are urging the AICPA to reconsider a recent decision by its governing board to allow non-CPAs to be eligible for the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential. Please take a survey and give your thoughts.
Registration opens for ASA Advanced BV Conference
You can now register for the Joint ASA 2018 Advanced Business Valuation and International Appraisers Conference being held in Anaheim, Calif., on October 7-10.
BVU News and Trends May 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
AICPA offers new certificates in forensics
Business valuation and forensics often go hand in hand, but some valuation experts are not qualified to get a certification, such as the AICPA’s Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential.