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Why It’s Always a Good Time to Value Your Business

BV Specialists

When was the last time you thought about the value of your small business? If youre like many owners, the answer might be not recently or even never. Yet knowing the value of your business isnt just for when youre planning to sell. There are many reasons why now is a good time to get your small business appraised. A small business valuation gives you a clear picture of where your company stands financially.

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Defence industry set for deal surge as companies look to expand in AI and space

Financial Times M&A

Large contractors expected to use growing cash piles to invest in high-growth areas

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From engines to algorithms: Gen AI in automotive software development

Mckinsey and Company

As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.

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Comment on FNMA Ensnares Appraisers in Farcical Probes by L

Appraisers Blog

Any updates on this type of information? Successful approach to their automated report through Homegenius whose website video says they are completed by appraisers yet have no name, doesnt specify list price or sales price, use arbitrary boundary lines and show no search criteria or source data?

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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IRS Issues New “Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service” (Circular 230) ALERT!

BVR

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published (Federal Register December 26, 2024) new proposed regulations on Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service. Of particular interest to the Business Valuation community is Paragraph L (link here). Entitled Appraiser Standards.

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Nvidia invested $1bn in AI deals in 2024

Financial Times M&A

Group emerges as crucial backer of start-ups seeking to gain from the tech revolution its chips are powering

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Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

[link] The hits keep on coming. An appraiser just asked for help in an older thread. FNMA forcing a repurchase and subsequent state complaint because appraiser cross comped across a school district boundary a half mile away.

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IRS Issues New “Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service” (Circular 230) ALERT!

BVR

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published (Federal Register December 26, 2024) new proposed regulations on Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service. Of particular interest to the Business Valuation community is Paragraph L (link here). Entitled Appraiser Standards.

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Avoiding The M&A Failure Trap: Q&A With NYU’s Baruch Lev And SUNY Buffalo’s Feng Gu

Global Finance

Baruch Lev is Philip Bardes professor emeritus of Accounting and Finance, Kaufman Management Center, Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University. Feng Gu is chair and professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo. Together, they recently published The M&A Failure Trap: Why So Many Mergers and Acquisitions Fail, and How the Few Succeed (Wiley).

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Software-defined hardware in the age of AI

Mckinsey and Company

Software-defined hardware is reshaping multiple industries as advances in AI enable new capabilities and dramatically reduce development costs.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by RBean

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Bill Johnson. Like I said my situation is different. So, are others. Regardless what any of us think or say. Bottom line people are going to do what is best for them.

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US appeals court rejects controversial debt restructuring manoeuvre

Financial Times M&A

Serta ruling could throw cold water on deals that have grown widespread but criticised as creditor-on-creditor violence

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AMA: Mickey Wilson, founder of Firestarter

Vested

Drawing on decades of branding expertise, Firestarter empowers startups and scaleups to craft bold, authentic brands that unlock their potential and set them apart in a competitive world.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Get Cracking | No. 213

Mckinsey and Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Bill Johnson

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Maria. I have 668 appraisers in my county and within a few hours away there are a few thousand more. Some appraisal markets are a single county (as in my case / 3.5 million), where other appraisal markets might be multiple states. Seek the truth.

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Five big finance questions for 2025

Financial Times M&A

The issues facing private equity, dealmaking, corporate Japan and beyond

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IRS Announces 2025 Mileage: Business Drivers See Increase

Redpath

IRS increases business mileage rate to 70 per mile for 2025. Learn about new rates for business, medical, and charitable driving, plus key changes for employers.

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Remote-driving services: The next disruption in mobility innovation?

Mckinsey and Company

A new survey shows high interest in remote-driving services that let another person control the car.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Home Stretch

Appraisers Blog

In reply to MC. And maybe thats the reason they are always trying to find alternatives to appraisers. when we start demanding fees that frankly I dont think were worth we are forcing the industry to seek alternative less costly methods. I still say $2k for an appraisal is price gouging and $4k is bs.

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US Steel’s tortuous un-merger is a deal for the ages

Financial Times M&A

Would-be acquirers prepare for era where big is no longer bad, but foreign still might be

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The Power of Synergy: How Mergers Create Exceptional Value

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often capture headlines as high-stakes corporate dramas. While challenges undoubtedly exist, the potential benefits of these strategic maneuvers can be immense. At the heart of successful M&A lies a powerful concept: synergy. In a business context, Synergy refers to the combined effect of two or more agents or forces that produce a result more significant than the sum of their individual effects.

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Beyond normal: A year in review from McKinsey Talks Operations

Mckinsey and Company

From building robust operational ecosystems to embracing generative AI, top companies are finding new ways to thrive in an environment thats anything but normal.

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Comment on The New Con: Hybrids, Waivers & AMCs Threaten Public Trust by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to ohiobeasttwoonesix. Summary; [link] Sure. Directed consumerism… The medium of the message is more influential than the message itself. All wars are bankers wars. Planned obsolescence, the light bulb conspiracy. Check this out. FHFA among highest paid federal agencies. Automating away 40,000 mortgage lending appraisers. Your tax dollars, hard at work.

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Activists push Japan Inc to its ‘great tipping point’, says Suntory head

Financial Times M&A

Critical mass of shareholder activists forcing companies to adjust

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Business Valuation for Selling a Furniture Store

Peak Business Valuation

In 2024, the market value of furniture stores is $147 billion according to IBIS World. More furniture store owners are choosing to sell because of increasing home renovations. Because of this, selling a furniture store can be a profitable decision. However, it must be approached tactfully. After all, the goal is to make the most money possible from the sale.

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Common Mistakes in Asset Valuation and How to Avoid Them

RNC

Accurate asset valuation is critical for making sensible financial decisions, whether you’re managing your personal finances or directing your business to success. But the procedure comes with difficulties, and missteps can result in financial losses or missed opportunities. These errors, which range from overvaluing intangible assets to adopting incorrect valuation procedures, can have far-reaching effects.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Page

Appraisers Blog

Its a Great Time to Leave the Appraisal Profession. I can hear the chorus of my fellow appraisers rising up in disagreement with me.

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Chelsea FC co-owner pays £56mn for London penthouse

Financial Times M&A

Purchase by billionaire Behdad Eghbali is one of largest UK property deals of 2024

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Methods for a PPA Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

When buying, growing, or acquiring a business, receiving a purchase price allocation (PPA) valuation can be a critical step. As part of a PPA business valuation, professional business appraisers use various valuation methods to determine the value of a companys assets. This ensures compliance with accounting standards and offers a clearer understanding of a businesss value.

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Mature ESOPs Are Innovating When Balancing the Crossroads of Past and Future Success

Butcher Joseph & Co.

Mature ESOP-owned companies face in balancing past successes with future growth. The post Mature ESOPs Are Innovating When Balancing the Crossroads of Past and Future Success appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Home Stretch

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Page. Exactly. This has become a discussion that borders on ridiculous. No. Appraising a 1200 sf house is not worth $2000. But if someone can gouge the client, go for it. Take advantage of the homeowner because he chooses to travel 6 hours to do an appraisal. How does anyone really even know a market thats 3 hours away? I dont walk out the door for less than $750.

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Tortoise Media records almost £3mn loss ahead of Observer takeover

Financial Times M&A

Latest accounts for 2023 will add to concerns over financial outlook of Sunday newspapers new proprietor

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Business Valuation for Buying a Hardware Store

Peak Business Valuation

Are you looking into purchasing a hardware store ? If so, a business valuation for buying a hardware store should be one of your first steps. A hardware store valuation will help you understand the value of a hardware store before purchasing. Receiving a hardware store valuation will provide you with the information you need to succeed in your business.

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Semiconductor Co. Beats 2nd Suit Over Failed $8B Merger

Law 360 M&A

Semiconductor company MaxLinear Inc. has beaten another suit over its failed $8 billion merger plans with a Taiwan-based company after a California federal jurist found that the investment funds thatbrought the action didn't have standing to sue since they were investors in theacquisition target, not MaxLinear.

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