The Business Valuation Profession

Forensic and Valuation Services (FVS)

Guests: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA Jay Fishman

Jay Fishman is a ground-breaking figure in the business valuation profession. Jay started Financial Research Associates 41 years ago. So, what was going on in the BV world 42 years ago?! Jay’s path in valuation began Manufacturers Appraisal Company, and with a Ph.D. student’s background in research, he started digging into the value of a variety of unusual intangibles. Josh speaks with Jay about:

• What drives you to keep pushing, to keep taking the next step
• Building a community of dedicated professionals to create with versus compete with
• Daubert - How to be ready for the next challenge

What to put in your valuation toolbox?

In this edition of the FVS Valuation Podcast, host Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA speaks with Jay Fishman, a ground-breaking figure in the business valuation profession. Josh and Jay discuss what was going on in the business valuation world 42 years ago that started Jay down the valuation path including the importance of building a community of dedicated professionals to create with.

The episode is brought to you by the AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of information, tools, advocacy and guidance for professionals who specialize in providing forensics, valuation, fraud, fair value and damages and by the CFF Credential and ABV Credential programs which allow AICPA members to demonstrate competence and confidence in providing these services to their clients. Visit us online at www.aicpa.org/fvs to join our community and gain access to valuable member-only benefits.

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