Register at https://icirsconferences.com/index.php/webinars/december-7-9-2020-the-art-and-science-of-business-valuation-conference/?page=register 

Zoom Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87218135743?pwd=MnlBeHg4TVlxV2dVN2N1WkpoVGt5UT09   

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Executive Summary 

This conference, hosted by the Center for International Business Valuation (CfIBV) and the International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS), in collaboration with the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Studies (ICIRS), explores the impact of the pandemic on the valuation profession and provides a forum for practitioners, academic researchers, financial institutions, and policymakers to share lessons learned, best practices, trends, challenges, and opportunities.  Even though the full impact of COVID-19 on the world economy will not be known until it is over, the effect already is being felt on the Gross Domestic Products of countries globally. According to the United States Congressional Research Service, the virus could trim global economic growth by 3.0% to 6.0% in 2020. Global trade also could fall by 13% to 32%. Plus, the economic fallout from the pandemic raised the risk of a global economic recession with high levels of unemployment. For instance, increased unemployment could compound the initial reduction in storefront retail sales to include the online market segment, which has increased during the pandemic, and this same type of dynamic can occur in multiple industries. This scenario, therefore, has economists anticipating that the crisis could lead to a global recession of the same magnitude as the Great Depression. Performing business valuations during this period of time is a challenge because so much is unknown and these changes impact the baselines under which businesses are valued. 

Conference Schedule

Day One – Monday, December 7, 2020, 7:00 – 10:00 AM EST

6:50 AM – Check In

7:00 – 7:05 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks from the cConference Co-Chairs

Joel M. DiCicco, Ph.D. CPA, CFF, ICVS-A, BCA, PFS, CGMA, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant, Center for International Business Valuation, Conference Co-Chair

Dereje B. Tessema, PhD., PMP, PMI-ACP, Co-founder and Managing Director, Center for International Business Valuation (CfiBV), Academic Vice President, Florida University Southeast (FUSE), Conference co-chair

7:05 – 7:35 AM –  Keynote Speaker - William H. Hanlin, Jr. ICVS, CPA, CFE, CFD,  President and CEO, International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS)

7:35 – 8:05 AM – Topic #1: Valuation Challenges in the COVID-19 Era. - Richard Claywell, CPA, ABV, ASA, CBA, ICVS, CVA, CM&AA, MAFF, CFD, ABAR, CMEA, CVGA, IACVS board chairman

8:05 – 8:10 AM – Q&A

8:10 – 8:40 AM – Topic #2: Addressing the Complexity of Valuation using Advanced Financial Instruments. - Dr. Joel DiCicco, co-founder, and Principal Consultant, Center for International Business Valuation (CfIBV)

8:40 – 8:45 AM – Q&A      

8:45 – 9:25 AM – Topic #3: Valuation Practices in the Mining Industry 

9:25 – 9:30 AM – Q&A

9:30 – 9:55 AM – Panel Discussion with Speakers: Moderator: Robert C. Brackett, ICVS, CPA

9:55 – Closing remarks

Day Two – Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 7:00 – 10:00 AM EST

6:50 AM – Check In

7:00 – 7:05 AM – Welcome and Recap of Day One from the Conference Co-Chairs

Joel M. DiCicco, Ph.D. CPA, CFF, ICVS-A, BCA, PFS, CGMA, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant, Center for International Business Valuation, Conference Co-Chair

Dereje B. Tessema, Ph.D., PMP, PMI-ACP, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Center for International Business Valuation, Academic Vice President, Florida University Southeast, Conference Co-Chair

7:05 – 7:45 AM – Opening remarks from the keynote speaker - Nick Talbot, Chief Executive Officer, The International Valuation Standards Council

7:45 – 8:25 AM – Topic #1: Supporting Valuation Profession with Professional Training and Academic Education

Heidi DiCicco, JD, MBA, PMP, President, Florida University Southeast, Secretary-Treasurer of the IACVS-Africa Charter 

Moses Gitonga, MBV, ICVS-A, Faculty, Florida University Southeast, Consultant, Center for International Business Valuation

8: 25– 8:30 AM – Q&A

8:30 – 8:50 AM – Topic #2: Discounted Cash Flow (DSF) - Philippe Dubois, ICVS-A, Faculty, and Consultant, Center for International Business Valuation (CfIBV)

8:50 – 8:55 AM – Q&A      

8:55 – 9:25 AM – Topic #3: Valuation of Intangibles - William H. Hanlin, Jr. ICVS, CPA, CFE, CFD,  President and CEO, International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS)

9:00 – 9:40 AM – Panel Discussion with speakers - Moderator: Joel DiCicco, Ph.D.

9:40 – 9:50 AM – Q&A

9:55 – Closing remarks

Conference Sponsors

Center for International Business Valuation (CfIBV)

International Association of Certified Valuation Specialists (IACVS)

International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)

Florida University Southeast (FUSE)

International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Studies

Digital Education and Digital Africa