The discussion underscores the importance of participating in professional communities like the AICPA FVS Section for continuous learning and support.  Bethany and Tade highlight how the FVS community has significantly contributed to their professional growth by providing key resources to assist with client engagements and a supportive community of professionals.   

• Using FVS Section resources in client work
• Networking benefits – connecting with supportive SMEs
• Community involvement aiding professional development

Continue reading to learn about key resources available at AICPA-CIMA.com

Guests:   Bethany Hearn, CPA/ABV, Partner, MH CPA PLLC and Tade Akinkugbe, ABV, ASA, Senior Manager, KPMG

Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, Director, Dean Dorton

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Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE - the following are all available as part of an AICPA FVS Section membership.  Click here to learn more about joining this community. In addition to exlusive resources such as the following, you also get 16 credits of complimentary CPE

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https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs to access the show notes with direct links. 

• Valuation of Portfolio Company Investments of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds and Other Investment Companies (the PE/VC guide)
• Valuation of Privately Held Companies Equity Securities Issued as Compensation (the "Cheap Stock" guide)
• PE/VC Accounting and Valuation Guide Best Practices
• Primer on private equity and venture capital valuations
• Valuation of carried interest in private equity and venture capital firms | FVS webcast archive
• A CPAs guide to family law services – FVS Practice Aid
• Valuations for financial reporting toolkit
• FVS Estate and Gift practice aid and toolkit

If you are not yet an FVS Section member, here are links to purchase 2 of our most popular guides

• Valuation of Privately Held Companies Equity Securities Issued as Compensation
• Valuation of Portfolio Company Investments of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds and Other Investment Companies

 From the FVS Valuation Podcast archives  - available to all

• Women Leaders in Business Valuation
• Using AI in Your Valuation Practice – Part 1
• Using AI in Your Valuation Practice – Part 2
• Recruiting Challenges in BV: The Perfect Storm

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS:

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic

Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic

Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the <a href="https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cff-credential-info