February 7, 2019, Chicago, Illinois—Business Valuation Association: The Evolution of the Distributor Method

The application of the distributor method in valuing customer relationships has become a mainstream methodology in the valuation professional’s toolkit. However, as we consider how other types of customer-related intangibles are valued the method has now evolved into a foundational analytical tool to assist in determining cash flow, discount rates, and value. Mr. PJ Patel, […]

April 11, 2019, Chicago, Illinois—Business Valuation Association: Growth Rates

The estimate of a long-term sustainable growth rate for a business enterprise is a key input for valuation estimates using the Income Approach. Research on long-term growth rate estimates disclosed in SEC filings suggests a wide range of growth estimates have been used by appraisers. And what is the relationship between the long-term sustainable growth […]

May 16, 2019, Chicago, Illinois—Business Valuation Association: Expert Witness Strategies and Tips

This session is designed to discuss things that practitioners should do to become a better expert witness. Gary Trugman, CPA/ABV, ASA, MVS, will discuss some do’s and don’ts of expert witnessing and ways that an expert can get in trouble even without trying

Mr. Trugman is the President of Trugman Valuation Associates Inc., a business valuation […]

June 6-8, 2019, Salt Lake City, Utah—NACVA and CTI Annual Consultants’ Conference

December 2018—NACVA Indiana State Chapter Meeting: Income Approach and Cost of Capital/Rates of Return, plus Discounts and Premiums and Business Valuation Standards and Ethics

Chapter president Paul Wonch facilitates a panel of BV experts discussing each topic.