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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Parnell Black, NACVA’s co-founder and CEO, has announced that NACVA has issued its first Advisory Brief on “The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.” This is the first such AI advisory from the major business valuation organizations.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 ASA International Conference in Portland, Ore., September 15 to 19. This was my first time to visit Portland, Ore., and I found it to be a very pleasant and attractive place to be. The conference was held at the Downtown Hilton in Portland.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Get a look at some of the futuristic concepts discussed in the book Superconvergence and look at how AI factors into all of it.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Take a look back at the CloudStrike IT meltdown.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

For the supposed purpose of fostering competition in the labor market, the Biden administration’s Federal Trade Commission is proposing to ban most noncompetition agreements.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

By way of background, on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to, in their words, “ promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Business Valuation Resources (BVR) is excited to announce the launch of its cutting-edge Research and Data Assistant (RADA), now available to all BVResearch Pro subscribers.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

In a surprising decision in the NFL Sunday Ticket1 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 of the Plaintiffs.

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JULY 17, 2024

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 making the move.

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JULY 16, 2024

Stout has acquired Financial Research Associates Inc. (FRA) for its Valuation Advisory Group.

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MAY 29, 2024

Is the AI gold rush slowing down?

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MAY 8, 2024

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?

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BVR

APRIL 17, 2024

The Forbes top 200 CPAs list is out. Let's take a look at which valuators made the list.

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APRIL 15, 2024

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 Part I.

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APRIL 10, 2024

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 effectively, which is where RCReports can be a game-changer.

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APRIL 4, 2024

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.

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MARCH 12, 2024

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 remains to be seen what structural changes will ultimately result from shake up.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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 more streamlined. Let's take a look at some of the most beneficial features of this cost-effective and easy-to-use platform.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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!

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Find out why the Cost of Equity estimates from so many sources ended up being so similar.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” Kleeman, CPA/ABV, ASA, a longtime member of the business valuation community, passed away on Saturday evening, Jan. 13, 2024.

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JANUARY 12, 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 404 pages of the biggest events in valuation from the last year.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

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.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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 Chapter 2 of the guide.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

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?

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

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 2023 FactSet Review.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

BVResearch Pro is a great way to upgrade your BV research methodology on a broad range of BV topics from thought leaders in the business valuation and legal fields. However, with so much information at your fingertips, it can be overwhelming, so let's look at some ways to streamline your use of this amazing resource!

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Vertical IQ is designed to help valuation practitioners like you get the most actionable industry intelligence for your valuation engagements. Let's take a look at some of the key reasons Vertical IQ can be an invaluable asset to your business.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Curious about the latest insights from the 2023 BVR Benchmarking Survey? Look no further!

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AUGUST 14, 2023

The Economic Outlook Update provides monthly and quarterly digests designed to give you the most defensible economic data available at your fingertips when you need it. This excerpt comes from the Q4 2019 issue.

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AUGUST 5, 2023

The 2023 Closed-End Fund Report—Fixed Income Securities, written by experts Bruce A. Johnson and James R. Park, provides valuation experts just like you with comprehensive data points featuring data on discount for lack of control in FLPs, municipal bonds, government bonds, and more! let's take a closer look at the bonds discussed in this report.

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JULY 28, 2023

The regulation history of cannabis in the United States is a complex one, as are the valuation issues that stem from its status at the federal level. The following excerpt delves into some of the recent reforms on the legislative side of things.

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JULY 24, 2023

The Economic Outlook Update monthly and quarterly reports digest expansive research from the leading authoritative sources into one convenient and cost-effective report. Get a peek behind the curtain at the March 2023 issue.

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JULY 14, 2023

The 2023 Factset Review is out now! This must-have publication is filled with valuable insights on M&A activity. Get a sneak preview of a selection of data from Part 5 of the guide.

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JULY 5, 2023

Although there are general guidelines to help you pick the best approach to determine reasonable compensation, there are no hard and fast rules. For the overwhelming majority of your clients, one of two common approaches that rely on comparability data should do the trick. For occasional clients who just don’t seem to fit any molds, there is an approach for them, too.

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JUNE 29, 2023

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 database. This excerpt comes from the latest issue for the first quarter of 2023 and is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the index!

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JUNE 9, 2023

One element of a valuation report that can be incredibly confusing is the market approach, which is required in every business valuation. Luckily for us, the field guide is here to demystify it for us!

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