Business valuation news, tips, & resources for business appraisers, CPAs, lawyers, and finance professionals. Publishers of DealStats (previously Pratt's Stats)
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Rebuilding the same searches slows everything down.
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Jun 12
Working with market data should not feel harder than the analysis itself.
This FREE June 16 webinar shows how to use the Value Analytics Excel Plug-In and valuation templates to work directly with real data in Excel. 1.0 CPE.
Join us (for free!): ow.ly/XS0k50Z6Npn
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Jun 11
A quick preview from Derek Zweig on working with market data inside Excel.
Join the full session on June 16 to see the Value Analytics plug-in and templates in action in a FREE webinar. More info on BVR's website.
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Jun 10
Two valuation experts can reach different conclusions and both be reasonable.
An article from the latest BVWire explores the difference between valuation risk and valuation uncertainty, and why clear communication matters.
Read it here: bvresources.com/articles/bvwโฆ
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Jun 9
DLOM analysis should be consistent, transparent, and evidence-based.
Join Ashok B. Abbott on June 11 for a ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ covering valuation discounts, plus a live demo of the Abbott DLOM Calculator. 2.0 CPE.
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Jun 5
Ethics in valuation shows up in assumptions, judgment, and how work holds up under scrutiny.
On June 9, Jim Alerding and Wenlie Zhou cover standards, litigation risk, and AI challenges in valuation.
Passport Pro subscribers are pre-registered
Join us: ow.ly/MEIC50Z6MXi
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Jun 3
Inventory is easy to overlook, but it can materially change a valuation.
A new BVLaw blog shares real examples where inventory was understated, misclassified, or more valuable than book value suggested.
Read the blog right now: ow.ly/yInc50Z6Nvh
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Jun 1
Great connecting with everyone at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference in Minneapolis.
Thanks to all who stopped by the BVR booth to talk DealStats and the Contributor Network. Always valuable to hear what you are seeing in the market.
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May 29
When does โknown or knowableโ end and hindsight begin?
A BVLaw blog explores In re Allonhill and how courts may consider later developments when valuing disputed liabilities.
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May 28
A lot of valuation work happens inside internal models and workflows.
With ๐๐ฉ๐ฅ'๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด, you can integrate specific data fields directly into your systems, tailoring the vetted data you need directing into your workflow.
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May 27
M&A activity tells a long-term story.
The 2026 FactSet Review tracks net deal announcements over time, from the dot-com peak to the post-2021 slowdown driven by rising interest rates.
View the excerpt here: ow.ly/RRC850Z4MxB
Print edition now available.
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May 26
Construction damages can be hard to prove without a clean link between project events and financial impact.
On May 28, Daniel Basch and Tucker Dezelan present a structured framework for measuring economic damages in construction claims.
Register: ow.ly/rSn050Z2Q8O
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May 22
Royalty rate research is only as good as the underlying data.
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May 20
AI isnโt just changing valuation workflows. It may also be reshaping how valuators develop judgment.
A Big Four panel discusses fewer junior hires, evolving training models, and what that means for the profession.
Read the recent BVWire article here: ow.ly/vkxm50Z2nSW
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May 19
Control premium data has always been powerful. Now itโs interactive.
The FactSet/BVR CPS now includes an Interactive Quarterly Report, giving you a new way to explore, customize, and export data for your analysis.
Watch the walkthrough: youtube.com/watch?v=wfO4vnNVโฆ
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May 15
Writing ESOP valuation reports is as much about explanation as analysis.
On May 19, LaurieโLeigh White and Sam Makin examine how diligence, assumptions, and methodology are documented in ESOP valuation reports using real case studies. 2.0 CPE.
Register: ow.ly/4npB50YOOtK
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May 14
BV Movers is the weekly snapshot of whoโs who in the valuation profession.
Published in BVWire, it highlights firm growth, career moves, and leadership changes across the industry.
Submissions welcome. Check the latest edition for details ๐ ow.ly/tHcY50YZ9en
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May 12
Can later outcomes inform valuation without becoming hindsight?
A new BVLaw blog explores In re Allonhill and what the decision means for valuing disputed liabilities in insolvency and litigation matters.
โ๏ธ Read the BVLaw blog post: ow.ly/Ryow50YYjSR
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May 11
Want to use AI for valuation research without sacrificing transparency?
On May 14, BVR will demo how RADA works inside DealStats, BVResearch Pro, and PDF reports, including prompt tips and citation-based cross-checking.
FREE 1.0 CPE.
Details: ow.ly/eAlg50YOMk5
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May 8
Do franchise restaurants really enjoy transaction advantages over independents?
DealStats data tell a more nuanced story. A new BVR blog breaks down days to sell, nert income to sales, and what the numbers actually show for restaurant transactions.
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