Business Valuation Resources
Business Valuation in the Context of Florida's Appraisal Rights Statute – Florida Bar Business Law Section
2009 Tax Case Law Update - 2009 ASA International Conference
Lawyer's Weekly USA
Business Valuation in a Federal Tax Environment
The Importance of Business Valuation in the Practice of Law; Florida Bar Journal April 1994
The American Finance Association (www.afajof.org) is the premier academic organization devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge about financial economics. The purpose of the Association is "to provide for the mutual understanding of financial problems, and to provide for the exchange of financial ideas through the distribution of a periodical and other media; to encourage the study of finance in colleges and universities; to conduct such other activities as may be appropriate for a non-profit, professional society in the field of finance."
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (www.aicpa.org) is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public, as well as employers and clients. AICPA Why You Need Valuation Services.
American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
The American Society of Appraisers (www.appraisers.org) is an organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession. The society is dedicated to the benefit of the appraisal profession and promotes the exchange of ideas and experiences among its members; establishes and maintains the Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics for the guidance of its members; maintains the universal recognition that members of the society are objective, unbiased appraisers and consultants; awards professional designations to qualified members of the society; and seeks to attain recognition of the profession by both public and private enterprise.
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. (www.acg.org) is the premier global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Today ACG stands at 11,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune1000, FTSE 100, and mid-market companies in 53 chapters in North America and Europe. Leaders in corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms focused on building value in their organizations belong to ACG. They recognize the multiple benefits of networking within an influential community of executives growing public and private companies worldwide. ACG Brochure.
CFA Institute (www.cfainstitute.org)
A global, not-for-profit organization comprising the world's largest association of investment professionals. With over 100,000 members, and regional societies around the world, the CFA Institute is dedicated to developing and promoting the highest educational, ethical, and professional standards in the investment industry.
National Association of Estate Planning Councils, Affiliated Chapters (www.naepc.org)
Central Florida Estate Planning Council, Inc. (www.cfepc.org)
Estate Planning Council of New York City, Inc. (www.epcnyc.com)
Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council, Inc. (www.tbepc.org)
Stetson University Family Enterprise Center
The Stetson University Family Enterprise Center (www.stetson.edu/family/) is an innovative, interdisciplinary academic resource available to those students and professionals who work with family enterprises. The FEC is comprised of two programs: the undergraduate curriculum, which consists of a series of courses offered to students at Stetson University, and the outreach program, which is designed for professionals who work with family businesses.