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).
Global BV News: Mark your calendar for these conferences
The International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS) will host its annual conference on the “Art and Science of Business Valuation,” December 7-8 (7 a.m.-10 a.m. EST).
RICS opens consultation regarding rules of conduct
“Time to Reinforce Our Core Values” is the title of an opinion piece by Michael Zuriff, head of regulation, Americas, for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Global BV News: IASB extends comment deadline on goodwill paper
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has extended the comment period on its discussion paper, Business Combinations—Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment, to December 31.
Global BVU News and Trends October 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: Significant variations in Europe regarding intangibles accounting
A new survey reveals that there are significant variations between jurisdictions in Europe in the accounting treatment of intangibles by small and midsize enterprises (SMEs).
Global BV News: CBV Institute appoints new president and CEO
Christine Sawchuk has been selected as the new president and CEO of the Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute), Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO), which was effective October 1.
Global BV News: Reminder: Survey on valuation user perspectives
If you have not already done so, please take a short survey looking for input from users of business valuations on the role of internationally recognized valuation standards.
A plea for transparency from the UK private equity and venture capital industry
Listed company financial reports are supposed to be transparent, and often are not.
Comments wanted on third draft of 2022-23 USPAP
The third exposure draft of proposed changes to the 2022-23 edition of USPAP is available for review if you click here.
Global BV News: Free podcasts available of BVR-sponsored IVSC webinars
BVR sponsored a series of webinars this month bringing together panels of leading international experts to discuss the major trends and issues shaping the valuation, business, and investment worlds.
Global BV News: IVSC launches survey on valuation user perspectives
The Europe Board of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is looking for input from users of business valuations on the role of internationally recognized valuation standards.