How Quality of Earnings Reports Reduce Friction and Improve Deal Outcomes

Whether you’re buying, selling, or financing a business, one thing is clear: you need to fully understand the financial story behind the numbers. That’s where a Quality of Earnings (QoE) report becomes indispensable. For business owners, CEOs, CFOs, board members, investment committees, equity investors, and lenders, a well-executed QoE report can serve as a vital

M&A Outlook Survey: Canadian M&A Set for Growth

CBV Institute’s 2025 M&A Outlook Survey reveals that a majority of Chartered Business Valuators (CBVs) involved in M&A expect deal activity in Canada to rise over the next 12 to 24 months. According to the survey, 56% of respondents anticipate increased transaction volume, while 24% predict steady activity. Only 18% foresee a decline.

2024 M&A Outlook Survey Results

According to our first CBV Institute M&A Outlook Survey, CBVs practicing in M&A expect that Canadian activity will exceed (58%) or equal (24%) 2023 deal activity. Only 18% have a negative outlook for Canadian M&A over the next 12 to 24 months.

Understanding Value Impacts on Private Companies Through an ESG Lens

Explore the intricate influence of ESG factors on business valuations through this enlightening article. It sheds light on the critical intersection of environmental, social, and governance considerations in determining a private company’s worth. Essential for those at the forefront of business change, this read is key to understanding value creation in the modern landscape.

Succession Planning: The Indispensable Role of CBVs to Other Key Advisors

The video explores the role of CBVs in succession planning alongside other advisors. It emphasizes their importance in providing independent valuations and a multidisciplinary approach, addressing both the emotional and practical aspects of the process. A good resource for business advisors.

Supporting Success: the Importance of CBVs in Succession Planning

Navigate the complexities of business succession with expert insights. This article illuminates the crucial role of valuations in succession planning, offering vital knowledge for business owners poised for transition. It is a pivotal read highlighting the nuances of wealth transfer and securing a business’s future.

Restructuring & Insolvency in a COVID World

Restructuring is a specialized area of business which helps companies turn around and start fresh. It is another way that the business valuation profession contributes to the financial ecosystem. The economic conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic were expected by many to result in a jump in insolvencies in 2020. This seemed to be unavoidable,

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