Plan early! The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly increased the estate tax exemption and there is uncertainty around whether it will be extended or modified. It's recommended to plan early and not wait until the last minute to ensure all necessary legal and valuation work can be completed in time.
Greg Saunders and Lisa Cribben explore the complexities of estate planning and valuation, emphasizing the importance of early and continuous planning. They discuss various strategies to manage and reduce estate taxes, the critical role of valuation appraisers, and the potential impact of upcoming changes in tax laws.
Guest: Lisa Cribben, CPA/ABV, Partner, Hawkins Ash CPA Host: Gregory Saunders, CPA/ABV, Sr. Manager, Keiter CPAs
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From the archives: FVS Valuation Podcast episodes
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Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
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Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
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In this interview, Dave and Natalya discuss several significant court cases related to gift and estate tax valuations, ESOPs, and control issues in business valuations. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the need for careful planning and the potential implications of court decisions on future valuation practices:
Guest: Natalya Abdrasilova, Director of Valuation and Litigation Services, BDM PC Host: David Consigli Jr. , Partner, FAZ Forensics
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From the archives: FVS Valuation Podcast episodes Using AI in Your Valuation Practice – Part 2 Valuations for Gift and Estate Taxes: Review and Best Practices Valuation Court - Key Takeaways from Recent Cases
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Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
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This interview was recorded on 10/28/24 at the AICPA-CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference prior to the presidential election on 11/5. Economic issues discussed are still relevant as of the publish date11/21/24
Don’t miss this deep dive into the cost of capital and its implications for businesses and investors
Nunes and Harrington, both from Kroll, share a macroeconomic update with the FVS podcast, focusing on the cost of capital and its valuation impact. The U.S. economy is performing better than expected, avoiding a recession and potentially achieving a soft landing, with inflation under control. The interview touches on the:
Guests: Carla S. Nunes, CFA, ABV, Managing Director, Kroll James P. Harrington, Director, Kroll Host: Nene Glenn Gianfala, CPA, ABV, Chaffe & Associates
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FVS webcast archive | Cost of capital – basics and best practices in business valuation
From FVS Valuation Podcast archives - ESG & the Cost of Capital
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Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
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This is a refreshed version of an episode from June 2022.
Roger Grabowski has made numerous contributions to the field of valuation, particularly in forecasting cash flows using the discounted cash flow method (DCF). Roger speaks with Josh about the evolution of valuation practices and emphasizes the importance of understanding historical growth and differentiating between organic growth and growth through acquisitions.
Topics discussed include:
Guest: Roger J. Grabowski, FASA, Senior Advisor, Kroll Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, Shilts CPA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
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This is the 2nd of a two-episode interview with Rod Burkert who is a valuation practice coach and advisor. If you have not listened to Part 1 – consider listening now . Rod views AI as a tool, and like how professionals learned to use Excel and Word, he encourages a mindset shift to familiarize oneself with AI and its potential applications in business valuation.
Guest: Rod Burkert, CPA/ABV, Burkert Valuation Advisors Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, Shilts CPA
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Rod's prompt - mentioned in the episode (scroll to the bottom of the show notes)
Oct. 28-30 in Dallas, The 2024 AICPA-CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference To register click here Attend in person or virtually
AICPA Valuation Services home page
FVS Section members have access to exclusive content and 16 credits of complimentary CPE If you’re not a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. Visit us online,
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]
Rod's prompt
CONTEXT = I am a Certified Public Accountant and also hold these business valuation credential(s): [LIST CREDENTIALS]. My entire professional practice has been devoted to providing business valuations for my [ADD TYPES OF CLIENTS]. I also [ADD OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (e.g., write and speak extensively about business valuations)].
SERVICE = A business valuation is a specific set of approaches, methods, and procedures used to estimate the economic value of a business or an owner's interest in a business. During the valuation process, all areas of a business are analyzed to determine its worth. A business valuation can be used for a variety of purposes, including income tax, gift, and estate taxes; financial reporting; employee stock ownership plans; shareholder buy-ins and buy-outs; and divorce. Business owners or their professional advisors turn to valuation professionals for an independent estimate of value of a business. The performance of business valuations is governed by professional standards set by membership organizations that issue valuation credentials. Valuation professionals also look to government regulations (e.g., Internal Revenue Service Revenue Ruling 59-60), case law, and valuation related publications for guidance.
CLIENTS = My clients are [NAME THE TYPES OF CLIENTS YOU SERVE]. All of my clients’ businesses are [NAME THE TYPES OF BUSINESSES] (e.g., privately held companies and generally have revenues of $5 million to $50 million). I specialize in business valuations of [NAME TYPE OF VALATIONS YOU DO] (e.g., manufacturers and distributors, shareholder disputes).
Once the prompts have been added to the AI platform you can then ask the AI the following before giving it the task:
The authors of the Eye on Fraud article on the same topic, Howard Silverstone and Sean Sauder, explore historical and modern examples of music fraud, including "payola," artist fraud, and streaming fraud, and discuss industry measures to combat these issues, including:
Guests: Howard Silverstone, CPA/CFF, Executive Vice President, JS Held Sean Sauder, Senior Consultant, JS Held Host: Elizabeth Woodward, CPA/CFF, Forensic Accounting Director, Dean Dorton
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2024 AICPA-CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference, October 28-30, Dallas, TX
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Article: Fraud in the Music Industry | FVS Eye on Fraud, Summer 2024, Issue 4
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
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Pod Squad host Nene Gianfala discusses how to support company specific risk and reconciliation with our experts fresh out of their session at the FVS conference. Their conversation covers complex topics including:
Guests: Charles Gallman, CPS/ABV, Managing Director, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Ross McSwain, ABV, Sr. Manager, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton
Host: Nene Glenn Gianfala, CPA/ABV, Vice President – Valuation Advisory Group, Chafe & Associates
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2024 AICPA-CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference, October 28-30, Dallas, TX
To register click here Attend in person or virtually
Exclusive content included in FVS Section membership: If you’re not a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. Visit us online, You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content
Valuations for Financial Reporting Toolkit - A resource for professionals who prepare valuations for financial reporting purposes This toolkit provides a place to quickly locate many of the important resources that may be useful when preparing valuations for financial reporting purposes. It is an essential guide that will allow you to increase the efficiency of your financial reporting and valuation practice including links to:
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]
Join us for the AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference from October 28-30 in Dallas, featuring special ticketed networking events. You can attend in person or virtually but attending in Dallas provides unmatched networking with FVS professionals. Register by September 13 to get a $150 early bird discount. Here's what's in store:
Guests: Brian Burns, CPA/ABV/CFF, Partner Forvis Mazars LLP Jolene Fraser, CPA/CFF, Managing Director, Eisner Advisory Group LLC Host: Frank Previti, CPA/CFF, Partner, DiSanto Priest & Co.
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Links to register for training Oct 27-30 in Dallas: 2024 AICPA-CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference, October 28-30, Dallas, TX. To register. Early bird discounts are available through Sept 13.
The AICPA-CIMA Expert Witness Skills Workshop, Oct 28-30, Dallas TX. Registration is in-person only and limited to 19 seats! Register by Sept 4 to pace your pre-workshop preparation. Participate in either the Economic Damages or Business Valuation Workgroup
Pre-conference workshops - in-person only
Workshop A: Legal Systems, Courts & Dispute Resolution Sunday, October 27 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm CT 3.5 CPE Credits
Workshop B: Laws, Regulations & Guidance https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpe-learning/conference/laws-regulations-guidance Sunday, October 27 – 1:00 – 5:00 pm CT 3.5 CPE Credits
Workshop C: Understanding Fair Value Accounting Sunday, October 27 – 9:00 – 4:30 pm CT 7 CPE Credits
This podcast episode is part of the extensive resource library available from the AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of guidance, tools, and advocacy for professionals who specialize in providing forensics and business valuation services. Visit us online, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content,
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]
This podcast episode is part of the extensive resource library available from the AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of guidance, tools, and advocacy for professionals who specialize in providing forensics and business valuation services. Visit us online, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content.
Rod and Josh discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), on business and life: the talent crunch in the business valuation profession and the high salaries offered by large firms make it difficult for smaller firms to hire junior analysts.
Imagine growing your business without being able to hire additional staff - could AI be a solution to this constraint?
Key takeaways:
Guest: Rod Burkert, CPA/ABV, Burkert Valuation Advisors Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, Shilts CPA
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Rod will be a presenter at the 2024 AICPA-CIMA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference, October 28-30 in Dallas, TX. CLICK HERE to register
Exclusive content included in FVS Section membership: If you’re not a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. Visit us online, You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content The state of AI and machine learning in financial instrument valuation | FVS webcast archive
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]
FVS experts must keep abreast of AI’s influence on fraud and forensic accounting, utilizing it prudently and mindful of its constraints and misuse risks.
Following the publication of the 2nd quarter Eye on Fraud report, we converse with the authors to learn about the four categories of AI and spotlight both the dangers and advantages of each type:
Guests:
Host: Frank Previti, CPA/CFF, Partner and Director of Fraud, Forensic & Transaction Advisory Services, DiSanto Priest & Co.
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Full article The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Accounting and Litigation Consulting | FVS Eye on FraudFVS Section benefits The state of AI and machine learning in financial instrument valuation | FVS webcast archive
This podcast episode is part of the extensive resource library available from the AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of guidance, tools, and advocacy for professionals who specialize in providing forensics, valuation, litigation, and fraud services. Visit us online, and if you’re not already a member, consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]
For our final bankruptcy episode, we are in conversation with Clint Neider from AlixPartners. Clint shares his passion for the critical role valuation plays in bankruptcy restructuring. Restructuring requires a combination of science and art, as well as the ability to play the role of a finance professional and a therapist. Clint shares:
Guest: Clint Neider, CPA/ABV, AlixPartners, Restructuring Group Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, ASA, CFE. Shilts CPA, PLLC
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Previously released Bankruptcy Briefings episodes:
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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic
Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic
This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]
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