FactSet Review—The Largest U.S. Corporate Acquisitions
The FactSet Review is the cornerstone of every mergers and acquisitions library and a must have for anyone who needs historical M&A data. Get a sneak peek at some historical data points from the...
View ArticleWhat Do Interest Rates Have to Do With It?
As business valuators, we know well that interest rates can impact the value of a business in a number of ways. So what do interest rates have to do with it?
View ArticleSneak Peek: Valuing Jewelry Stores
Stay apprised of all the latest business considerations in the jewelry industry! The report explains how jewelry stores operate, the nature of their revenue streams, and more. Read on to explore...
View ArticleBV Insights: Who Does the Marketing?
With the 2023 BVR Benchmarking Survey closed and the full results having been released, let's take a look at some of the insights regarding practice management.
View ArticlePreview: Business Valuation Update Yearbook 2024
The year 2023 was defined by unexpected economic events, new valuation conferences, and more. To kick off a new year, BVR has just released the Business Valuation Update Yearbook, 2024 edition, with...
View ArticleRobert “Bob” Kleeman Dies
Robert “Bob” Kleeman, CPA/ABV, ASA, a longtime member of the business valuation community, passed away on Saturday evening, Jan. 13, 2024.
View ArticleCOE Estimates From Leading Data Sets Are All ‘Very Close’
Find out why the Cost of Equity estimates from so many sources ended up being so similar.
View ArticlePreview: Business Valuation Update Yearbook 2024, Part 2
With a maxed-out capacity, the ASA New York Fair Value Conference was the place to be for anyone interested in valuation. Get a look behind the curtain at this event!
View ArticleHow CCPro Enhances Your Valuation Reports
Getting accurate cost of equity and WACC estimates and CRSP size premia can be a big job. However, thanks to Cost of Capital Professional, developing your cost of equity estimates has gotten so much...
View ArticleUpdate on AI
The issues regarding the shake up at OpenAI settled down, seemingly, as quickly as they fired up. The parent not-for-profit governing organization replaced most or all of its board of directors, but it...
View ArticleIs CPA Mobility In Jeopardy?
On Dec. 14, 2023, the Journal of Accountancy published an article titled "AICPA Issues Guidance on Potential Mobility Changes." The article caught my eye immediately.
View ArticleTax Planning With RCReports
Tax planning is an essential aspect of financial management for businesses and individuals. However, with a complex and ever-changing tax landscape, it can be challenging to navigate these waters...
View ArticleSneak Peek: Guide to Physician Practice Finance and Valuation, 4th Edition
BVR’s Guide to Physician Practice Finance and Valuation, 4th Edition, is out now and features a completely reworked look at the key issues impacting healthcare valuation. Check out this sneak peek of...
View ArticleValuation Experts Make the First Forbes Top 200 CPAs List
The Forbes top 200 CPAs list is out. Let's take a look at which valuators made the list.
View ArticleVolunteering to Help Grow the Business Valuation Profession
You have heard and read a lot recently about the staffing issues the business valuation profession faces. Where are the people who will lead and staff the profession in the future going to come from?
View ArticleSneak Peek: The DealStats Value Index
The DealStats Value Index is BVR's quarterly publication that gives you a window into the latest insights on private-company acquisitions with important data analysis drawn directly from the DealStats...
View ArticleStout Acquires Financial Research Associates Inc.
Stout has acquired Financial Research Associates Inc. (FRA) for its Valuation Advisory Group.
View ArticleThoughts From Stacy Collins on the Stout Acquisition of FRA
We recently posted the news that Stout has acquired Financial Research Associates (FRA). Jay Fishman is the founder and leader of FRA, but there are other very talented people in FRA who are also...
View ArticleNFL Sunday Ticket Verdict Overturned—Rule 702 Applies to Exclude Witnesses
In a surprising decision in the NFL Sunday Ticket class action litigation the Court grants the Defendants’ motion for judgment as a matter of law. The judgment of the Jury after the trial was in favor...
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