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Dive into the dynamic landscape of business valuation credentialing in the UK with Graham Antrobus, BVIUK’s Director of Education and Expert Member.

Recorded live at BVIUK’s inaugural Conference on the Future of Business Valuation on November 10, 2023, in Westminster, London, Graham’s insightful lecture, “The Business Valuation Credentialing Landscape in the UK,” is a must-watch for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Key Highlights:

✅ In-depth exploration of the business valuation credentialing landscape

✅ Expert insights from Graham Antrobus, BVIUK’s Director of Education

✅ Recorded live at the historic Westminster event

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights into the evolving world of business valuation credentialing!

Graham Antrobus (BFP, FCA, CTA, CBV, AM, AVIA) of Bruce Sutherland &Co is an experienced business valuer, with particular interest in valuation of early stage companies and intangible assets. He specialises in providing valuations for..

Join us on an engaging journey as Dr. Aswath Damodaran delves into “THE ESG MOVEMENT: THE GOODNESS GRAVY TRAIN ROLLS ON!”

Recorded virtually via Zoom at BVIUK’s groundbreaking first conference on the future of business valuation on November 10, 2023, in Westminster, London, Dr. Damodaran’s lecture is nothing short of remarkable.

Key Highlights:

✅ In-depth exploration of the ESG movement

✅ Expert insights from the renowned Dr. Aswath Damodaran

✅ Virtual presentation to a live on-site audience

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to gain profound insights into the ever-evolving landscape of business valuation!

Known as the “Dean of Valuation” due to his expertise in that subject, Aswath Damodaran is best known as the author of several widely used academic and practitioner texts on Valuation, Corporate Finance and Investment Management as well as provider of comprehensive data for valuation purposes.

He is widely quoted on the subject of valuation, with “a great reputation as ..

Delve into the Pulse of Business Valuation with David Foster! ️

Embark on an insightful exploration as David Foster, CEO of Business Valuation Resources, unravels “The Current Themes in Business Valuation – Celebrating This Historic Day!”

Recorded live at BVIUK’s inaugural conference on the future of business valuation on November 10, 2023, in Westminster, London, David’s lecture provides real-time insights to the on-site audience.

Key Highlights:

✅ In-depth analysis of current themes in business valuation

✅ Expert perspectives from David Foster, CEO of BVR

✅ Live presentation to a dynamic on-site audience

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to stay informed on the latest trends shaping the world of business valuation!

David L. Foster is the Chair of Business Valuation Resources (Portland, OR), the premier provider of market data, professional education and research for the business valuation and related professions. David is also an Expert Member of the Business Valuation I..

Explore the cutting edge of Business Valuation with a live recording from the 1st Conference on the Future of Business Valuation hosted by the Business Valuation Institute UK (BVIUK). This event, held on November 10, 2023, in Westminster, London, featured a thought-provoking talk titled “Data Valuation Techniques and Use Cases” by the esteemed BVIUK expert, Mike Blake.

Dive into the realm of data valuation as Mike Blake shares insights, techniques, and practical use cases that are shaping the future of business valuation. Gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape and stay ahead in the world of valuation.

Mike Blake (CFA, ASA, ABAR, BCA) is BVIUK’s Advisory Board Member and the Managing Director at High Score Strategies. Mike specialises in the valuation of intellectual property-driven firms, such as software firms, aerospace firms, and professional services firms, most frequently in the capacity as a transaction advisor, helping clients obtain great outcomes from complex ..

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop, titled “Guideline Public Company Method – It’s More Difficult Than You Think!” hosted by the esteemed Business Valuation Institute UK (BVIUK) Expert, Gary Trugman.

This exclusive event took place on 13 December 2023 at 6 pm BST / 1 pm EST.

During the workshop, Gary Trugman delves into the intricacies of the guideline public company method, shedding light on its complexities and exploring the nuances that make it more challenging than meets the eye. Gain valuable insights and enhance your understanding of this essential valuation approach as Gary shares his wealth of expertise and experience.

Key topics covered in this webinar include:

What is the guideline public company method? Explore the fundamentals of this widely used valuation technique and understand its significance in determining the value of a business.

Finding guideline public companies. Discover effective strategies for identifying suitable guideline public companies ..

Unlocking the Secrets of Early-Stage Company Valuation with Mark Zyla

Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of early-stage companies with our expert, Mark Zyla. Join us for an engaging workshop where valuation specialist will unravel the complexities of assessing the worth of these “high risk, high reward” ventures.

What to Expect:

Navigating Challenges: Valuation specialists confront unique challenges in deciphering the true value of early-stage companies. Mark guides you through the intricacies, providing insights into the complexities often embedded in their capital structures.

Insider Knowledge: Gain a profound understanding of the valuation process and techniques tailored specifically for early-stage ventures. Mark’s expertise will shed light on the factors that not only create value but also play a pivotal role in securing essential financing for these burgeoning businesses.

Beyond the Company Value: Explore the nuanced differences between valuing an entire early-sta..

Join us for an insightful workshop, “Redefining Valuation: Exploring the Integrated Theory,” presented by BVIUK’s esteemed expert Chris Mercer. This exclusive session delves into the intricacies of the Integrated Theory of Business Valuation, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of essential valuation concepts.

Key Topics:

Overview of the Integrated Theory of Business Valuation: Gain a foundational understanding of the Integrated Theory, unraveling its key components and their significance in the business valuation landscape.

Valuation of Cash Flows to Equity: Explore the nuanced process of valuing cash flows to equity, uncovering methodologies and considerations that drive accurate and insightful valuations.

Valuation of Cash Flows to the Enterprise: Delve into the valuation of cash flows to the enterprise, examining critical factors that influence this valuation approach.

Defining the Primary Valuation Premiums and Discounts: Understand the essential concept..

Today’s post is written by Andrew Strickland of Scrutton Bland, Chartered Accountants. Andrew holds the positions of Head of the BVIUK Board and Head Tutor for the BVIUK Credentialing Programme. Additionally, he serves as Chair of iiBV’s Educational Committee. With a specialisation in corporate finance and business valuation, Andrew brings extensive expertise to his roles. He is a member of the Valuation Committee of the ICAEW and is recognised as a subject matter expert. Andrew has completed numerous business valuation assignments, particularly in shareholder disputes and divorce cases. He also conducts fiscal valuations for various tax purposes.

Introduction

Companies frequently issue shares of varying classes: there may be different economic rights such as preferential dividends or no dividends; there may be enhanced or reduced rights in a winding up or in the proceeds of sale. The varieties of share classes are endless.

Differential voting rights are relatively frequent in compa..

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Today’s post is by Upasak Shah, the Co-Founder and Director of Knowcraft Analytics Private Ltd. Mr. Shah has an extensive background with 15+ years’ experience in providing business valuation, and transaction and advisory services for companies spanning technology, life sciences, and various other industries. Mr. Shah has performed valuations for hundreds of privately held businesses and a handful of publicly traded companies for a variety of purposes, including mergers and acquisitions, gift and estate taxes, 409(A) compliance, purchase price allocations, mark to market for large portfolios, embedded derivatives, intellectual property, complex securities, and goodwill impairment.

Mr. Shah has spoken at several webinars for Indian valuation professionals on topics related to business valuation and opportunities for valuation professionals in India, among others. Prior to co-founding Knowcraft, he worked at EXL, where he pioneered transaction advisory and..

Join us for an enlightening virtual class led by esteemed BVIUK Expert, Josh Shilts, as he delves into the intricacies of strategic forecasting. In this insightful session, participants will explore key elements crucial to accurate forecasting, including:

1. Identifying Accounting Errors:

Unravel the impact of accounting errors and methodologies on projections.

Learn strategies to detect and rectify discrepancies for more reliable forecasts.

2. Assumptions and Tests of Reasonableness:

Understand the role of assumptions in forecasting accuracy.

Master tests of reasonableness to validate projections and enhance forecasting precision.

3. Analysing Revenue and Cost Drivers:

Explore the dynamic interplay between revenue and costs in strategic forecasting.

Gain insights into optimizing drivers for more robust and realistic projections.

4. Leveraging Porter’s 5 Forces:

Uncover the strategic significance of Porter’s 5 Forces framework.

Apply this powerful tool to assess industry dy..