Our Webinars

June 24, 2021

Valuation of Early Startup Companies

Abstract

In this webinar, Dr. DiCicco will present several different methods in valuing startups. Startups are generally new businesses formed by one or more entrepreneurs to develop unique products and/ or services to the marketplace. Usually, startups have very little capital and must constantly raise funds to keep it surviving. Since banks are not willing to lend to such ventures, these entrepreneurs seek funding from venture capitalists. Funding usually occurs over several rounds to keep the business floating. With this said, how do we value these startups? This webinar will go over several approaches to valuation such as the Berkus Method, Scorecard Method, Backsolve, and Venture Capital Method.

November 5, 2020

The Role of IACVS in the Business Valuation Profession

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Established 10 years ago, the International Association of Certified Valuation Specialist (IACVS) is dedicated to supporting valuation and fraud deterrence professionals around the world through professional training, certification programs, consulting, research, and publications. With 12 charters and chapters in 50 countries, IACVS supports 10,000 professionals from private, government, academic, and research institutions. IACVS’s signature professional certification, International Certified Valuation Specialist (ICVS), has gained recognition by major financial institutions, consulting and legal firms, governments, and academic institutions. IACVS and the Center for International Business Valuation (Center) have recently developed a brand new certification program, International Certified Valuation Specialist with Advanced Studies in Financial Instruments (ICVS-A), to address the complex and dynamic nature of business valuation. The course is now being offered in person, virtual live, online, and in hybrid format. At the Center’s monthly webinar on November 5th, the IACVS leadership team (William A. Hanlin, ICVS, CPA, CEF, CFD, President, and CEO; Richard Claywell, ICVS, CPA, ABV, CBA, CM&AA, ASA, ABAR, Board Chairman; and Robert Brackett, ICVS, CPA, Secretary-General) will share their 80+ years of collective experience, lessons learned, and best practices in the valuation profession.

In the panel discussion session, they will join Dr. Joel DiCicco, PhD, CPA, CFF, BCA, PFS, CGMA, ICVS-A, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant of the Center and Dr. Dereje Tessema, PhD, PMP, PMI-ACP, CEA, SAFe-SPC, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Center to discuss the partnership’s strategic direction, as well as how it can reach out to a wider audience and serve as the discipline’s authoritative voice in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South and North America.

Abstract

Today data analytics is the main driver in decision making. There is a great variety of data analytics tools and software-Python, Excel, Tableau, RStudio, Microsoft BI, SAS, etc. which utilize the three types of data analytics-descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. The choice of software depends on the user’s goals and knowledge. Some users would prefer to use the data extraction and computation features and others would prefer to focus on the data’s presentation and visualization. Users who are unfamiliar with programming languages would prefer software that does not require coding. For valuation purposes, Excel is still widely used because it can compute ratios, multiples, and discounted cash flows (DCF) as well as to visualize the results for analysis. Keywords: Data Analytics, Business Valuation, Python.

September 3, 2020

Technical, Operational, and Management Resilience of the Financial Sector In the Era of COVID-19

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The COVID-Pandemic poses a profound challenge to the financial and operational resilience of the global economy in general and business valuation in particular. This crisis has accelerated the industry’s need to change and adapt. According to an analysis by Accenture, the global Capital Markets infrastructure has been tested throughout this crisis with unprecedented volumes, the move to fully electronic trading floors, remote trading operations, and the need to keep markets orderly and liquid. The pandemic caused financial professionals and leaders to assess the fast-changing development and design a path to stabilization, reconfiguration, and recovery. To achieve this transformation, the use of the new Agile mindset supported by technology, tools, and techniques is critical. In this monthly webinar, Dr. Dereje Tessema, a certified project manager and Agile methodology practitioner and coach, and Dr. Joel DiCicco, the Center’s co-founder and developer of the new business valuation certification program share their experience supported by data from the industry and academia. Keywords: Business Valuation, Agile Methodology

August 6, 2020

Firm Valuation – Income Approach, Philippe Dubois, MSF, ICVS-A

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Mr. Philippe Dubois has an advanced background in finance. He recently obtained his Masters’ of Science in Finance from Florida Atlantic University. He has proven himself in leadership finance and strategy roles in the technology, banking, and Energy industries. He has extensive operational experience coupled with experience in raising money and interfacing with Wall Street. He has held upper management level positions at a Fortune 500 company, a major international bank, and recently is served as Financial Analyst the only Haitian international investment group – GB Group. Philippe is currently enrolled in the Executive PhD program in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University. He is a results oriented strategic thinker. He adds significant value in fast paced growth environment, where management and the board of directors are committed profitable revenue growth and increased shareholder value.