November 2024

November 12, 2024 – Indianapolis-based Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) has announced the acquisition of ValueKnowledge LLC, a Chicago-area valuation and advisory firm specializing in high-level business valuations. This move, effective October 21, strengthens KSM’s growing business valuation practice, bringing in a seasoned team led by Jim Krillenberger and Andy Stebbins, who will take on […]

The Consultants’ Training Institute, in partnership with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts® (NACVA®) and Valuation Products and Services, is offering an intensive three-day virtual course, “Business Valuation: A Practical Approach to Advanced Issues and Applications,” scheduled for December 4–6, 2024. This program is designed for valuation professionals at all experience levels looking

In a recent acquisition, Aldrich, a Salem, Oregon-based provider of financial, wealth, tax, and business transaction advisory services, has acquired HMA CPA, a Spokane, Washington-based accounting firm. This move allows Aldrich to extend its reach into the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, areas, strengthening its presence in the Western U.S. The financial terms of the

The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) recently announced a change in its leadership team, parting ways with CEO Lana Vukovljak. No specific reasons for Vukovljak’s departure were provided. Although her tenure was brief (she joined ASA July 1, 2024), ASA leadership acknowledged her contributions to the association and extended their best wishes for her future

Top 60 accounting firm Blue & Co. has announced its expansion into the Detroit market through a merger with Mellen, Smith, and Pivoz (MS&P), effective November 1. The Carmel, Indiana-based firm, known for its expertise in tax, assurance, and consulting services, gains a strong foothold in Michigan with this move, adding three new partners—Jason Pivoz,

Whitley Penn, a prominent Fort Worth, Texas-based firm, has announced a leadership transition effective January 1. Larry Autrey, who has served as CEO for over 20 years, will step down from the role and take on the position of Executive Chairman. Nathen McEown, currently the Partner-in-Charge (PIC) of consulting and Chief Growth Officer, has been

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is inviting applications for positions on its Technical Standards Boards. These positions offer valuation professionals an opportunity to contribute to the development and oversight of international valuation standards, a critical aspect of the global valuation community. Applications are open until December 16, 2024. IVSC’s Standards Boards include the Standards