BVU News and Trends February 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends February 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
AICPA votes to exclude new BV glossary from standards
The AICPA Forensics and Valuation Services Executive Committee has voted not to adopt a proposed new glossary of terms into its valuation standards.
IVSC seeks candidates for financial instruments board
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is looking to recruit up to three new members for its Financial Instruments Standard Board.
Global BV News: New online guide to valuation standards around the world
The folks at Valuology have compiled profiles of the valuation regulatory infrastructure in over 100 jurisdictions around the world.
Global BV News: IVSC roundtable on new standards for financial instruments
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) will hold a virtual roundtable on February 18 on the proposed new international standards governing the valuation of financial instruments.
Business Valuation Ethics
With valuation standards issued by AICPA, NACVA, ASA, and USPAP 2020-2021, it is easy to see how complying can be complex. Join Scott Saltzman to obtain a better understanding of the valuation standards that are applicable to you and those that may be applicable to an opposing expert. Any engagement can turn into a litigation matter so making sure you are crafting a complete compliant and competent report in accordance with your professional standards is ...
Reminder: Comments due on 2022-23 USPAP
The fourth exposure draft of proposed changes to the 2022-23 edition of USPAP is available for review, and the Appraisal Standards Board is accepting public comments. You can submit comments and access the exposure draft if you click here.
Business Valuation Year in Review 2020
What a year! This is a recap of developments in the business valuation profession under the shroud of COVID-19 including the latest thinking in methodologies, changes in regulations, new and updated resources, and practice-building ideas.
Global BVU News and Trends January 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Attorney sees trouble with proposed new BV glossary
If the new proposed glossary of business valuation terms makes its way into the valuation standards, practitioners will face more exposure to professional risk, says an attorney in a Letter to the Editor.
BVR ‘power panel’ comments on proposed BV glossary
The first in a series of “power panel” BVR webinars drew a huge audience and brought together top thought leaders in the profession to address hot-button issues via questions from the audience (some on video).
Power Panel: Live Expert Answers for Today’s Tough BV Questions
What is in store for 2021? While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have the next best thing. Thought leaders Jay Fishman, Jeff Tarbell, Michelle Gallagher, and Ken Pia are on hand to answer your questions on what is changing, trends within the profession, and thought processes behind tackling tough problems. What’s more, if you send in a video of yourself asking the question, you will get free admission to the session. Use ...
Feedback wanted on fourth draft of 2022-23 USPAP
The fourth exposure draft of proposed changes to the 2022-23 edition of USPAP is available for review and the Appraisal Standards Board is accepting public comments.
Letter to the editor: Proposed change to BV Glossary
The following letter concerns the proposed changes to the International Glossary of Business Valuation Terms (see last week’s coverage for details).
Comments wanted on revised global BV glossary
A draft of a revised international glossary of business valuation terms has been developed, and feedback is wanted on the terms included and their definitions.
Global BV News: IVSC issues exposure draft on financial instruments
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is “eager” to hear comments on its exposure draft on a new standard for the valuation of financial instruments.
Can You Do Two Valuations With the Same Date? Yes, Says Hitchner
A valuation done pre-COVID-19 may be obsolete, so can you update it using the same valuation date and factor in the impacts of the pandemic? Yes, says James Hitchner (Valuation Products and Services), and he believes doing so is not in conflict with the valuation standards.
BVU News and Trends December 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends December 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Assume every valuation will be challenged
“As appraisers, our reputation is our single most valuable asset ...
Global BV News: CBV Institute launches new IVS course
More than 100 countries have adopted the International Valuation Standards (IVS), a global set of universal valuation standards developed by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).
Global BV News: IACVS BV conference December 7-8
The International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS) will co-host a conference on the “Art and Science of Business Valuation,” December 7-8 (7 a.m.-10 a.m. EST).
Concerned about a specific business valuation issue? The IVSC wants to know.
The International Valuation Standards Council’s (IVSC) Agenda Consultation to solicit input to help set the agenda for the future development of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) is open for another six weeks.
Global BV News: IVSC solicits feedback on valuation topics for agenda
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), the global standard-setter for valuation practice and the valuation profession, has opened an Agenda Consultation to solicit input to help set the agenda for the future development of the International Valuation Standards (IVS).