"Valuation in an Upside Down World"

The upcoming SECBA/IACVA Southeast Regional Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on September 30(Friday) and October 1(Saturday), 2016 at the Airport Westin (hotel).

Join the SECBA, its new partner, IACVA, and BVR for the 2016 Annual Conference, Business Valuation in an Upside Down World. The world continues to flatten as international issues touch all appraisers. The impact of international operations, global economy, global competition and the convergence of valuation standards pose challenges to every business appraiser. Join us in Atlanta for another information rich conference. Network with esteemed professionals and share ideas with national thought leaders.

Why You Should Attend

The presentations at this year’s conference will focus on some of the major issues faced by appraisers outside the estate and gift tax arena.  The application of theory or the choice of techniques used to develop an appropriate deliverable may take different twists as we step away from these traditional engagements. All business valuators, CPA’s, and attorneys are welcome to attend.

When we step beyond estate and gift tax valuations and into the real world, we face different “choices” available as they relate to the valuation process.  Join us as we focus on some of the areas that are critical to getting to the right value on the value continuum. The conference promises to be truly outstanding and will cover issues that affect how business appraisers determine value and will discuss both classic considerations and emerging trends.  

Join us in Atlanta as our national recognized speakers share their knowledge and experience.  The depth of knowledge and fellowship at the SECBA Conference brings back many participants and speakers, year after year. Come and enjoy the warm hospitality of our Southeast Chapter.

Agenda
Friday September  30
Noon - 1pm: Lunch
1pm-6pm	Federal Reserve will provide an informative and up to the minute update on what is happening as it impacts our economy
	Q&A on Levels of Service: Do standards impact selection?
	SEC Valuation Requirements: Understanding what is necessary to be in compliance
	International Update on Peer Review and impact on the valuation world
	Social Media: Who really owns it and what is it worth?
7pm-9pm: Networking and dinner
Saturday October 1
8:30am-5:30pm	Cost of Capital: Are we getting it right yet?
	Expert Panel on Troubling topics –pass-thru valuations, IRS’s position that no method is good enough, new partnership IRS audit rules, and more

Learning Objectives

Explore the application of business valuation methodology and techniques for non-gift and estate engagements.

* Get the most up-to-date information globally and on the US and Southeast economy.

* Learn how to take proactive steps to make sure that real estate appraisals you incorporate into your report are consistent with the purposes and standard of value.

* Discuss issues related to valuing a business in an international setting. 

* Learn how to leverage valuation knowledge and experience into successful transition planning assignments, including identification of key pitfalls through case studies.

* Gain a better understanding of the latest in valuation methods of technology based intangible assets.

* Examine how state organizational laws, company agreements, and operations can impact discounts; consideration of germane factors relevant in adjusting discounts to account for varying levels of control and liquidity.

* Explore how to make your market approach more defendable by deconstructing transaction methodology through case studies.  

* Learn how to avoid common errors and human biases in valuation related predictions, how to work with data, and how to apply Bayes’ Theorem.

Conference Co-Sponsor: IACVA

Marketing and CPE Sponsor: BV Resources 

Conference Fee $495 per person includes registration: electronic conference materials (we are going paperless in an effort to be green and keep conference costs down), lunch and dinner on Friday, and continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday.  Early Bird Discount of $50 for registrations received before August 15.

Make checks payable to the SE Chapter of Business Appraisers for $495 (or $445 for early registration) per person. Spouses’ lunch & dinner payable at the door. 

Mail to:

Gerald ("Gary") Fodor, CBA, CFA

Financial Assets, Inc.

12600 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 100

Alpharetta, Georgia 30004-6130

g.fodor@financialassetsadvisory.com 

Contacts: 

Gary Fodor	Marcie D. Bour	BOB Brackett
+1 678. 566.3577	+1 954.966.7465	+1 630.653.7922

Cancellations: All cancellation requests must be made in writing and confirmed by SECBA. Refunds less a $50 administration fee will be issued on cancellations made prior to September 15.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after September 15.  For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds please contact Gary Fodor at 678-566-3577.