The FVS Valuation Podcast

Valuation's Talent Pipeline: How the AICPA's Model Business Valuation Curriculum Is Changing the Game

This episode explores how the recently enhanced AICPA Model Business Valuation (BV) Curriculum is designed to help prepare the next generation of valuation professionals. A panel of academics and practitioners discuss why the curriculum was developed, the challenges it aims to address along the ABV pathway, and how it introduces the analytical, modeling, and strategic advisory skills that today's market increasingly demands. The Curriculum provides a: * Clear, confidence‑building pathway to the ABV credential that supports the accelerating demand for valuation expertise * Cohesive, market‑relevant framework that unites accounting and finance to develop high‑impact analytics, modeling, and advisory capabilities * Flexible, scalable structure that empowers institutions to elevate and differentiate their academic programs Guests: * Dereck Barr-Pulliam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereck-barr-pulliam-3b3b0546/], Ph.D. Director of the School of Accountancy and Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Louisville * Marcy Binkley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy-binkley/], Ph.D., CPA, CMA, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Middle Tennessee State University * Ernest Patrick Smith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-patrick-smith/], CPA/ABV/CFF, Managing Partner, Nawrocki Smith LLP and Adjunct Professor Hofstra and SUNY Old Westbury Host: Nene Glenn Gianfala [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nenegianfala/], CPA/ABV, Senior VP and Shareholder, Chaffe & Associates, Inc. Thanks for listening. It takes just a couple of minutes to share your feedback [https://forms.office.com/r/rGezfy3qXU]. You can also contact us directly at podcast@aicpa-cima.com [podcast@aicpa-cima.com] RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit our podcast platform [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs] to access the show notes with direct links. AICPA Model Business Valuation Curriculum [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/article/aicpa-model-business-valuation-curriculum] What is the ABV credential? [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/accredited-in-business-valuation-abv-credential] Join the AICPA : This Way To CPA [https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/join-aicpa/] JOIN: The FVS Engage365 Member Community [https://connect.aicpa-cima.com/home] to collaborate with fellow AICPA® members, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the profession together. EARLY CAREER GUIDANCE: Welcome to a career in forensic and valuation services [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/landing/welcome-to-a-career-in-forensic-and-valuation-services?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page] Exclusive content available with AICPA FVS Section membership: Click here to join [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/forensic-and-valuation-services-fvs-section?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:fvssection:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=fvssection] this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content FVS Valuation Podcast archives - Check out what we have to offer * Women Leaders in Business Valuation [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/women-leaders-in-business-valuation] * The Business Valuation Profession [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/the-business-valuation-profession] * Enhancing Professional Growth through AICPA FVS Section Resources and Participation [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/enhancing-professional-growth-through-aicpa-fvs-section-resources-and-participation] LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS: Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/accredited-in-business-valuation-abv-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abv:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abv]and check out the ABV infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/abv-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abvinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abvinfographic] Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-the-valuation-of-financial-instruments-cvfi-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfi:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfi] and check out the CVFI infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cvfi-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfiinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfiinfographic] Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-financial-forensics-cff-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cff:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cff]and check out the CFF infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cff-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cffinfographics:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cffinfographics] This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. 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Business Valuation Hiring and Retention in 2026 – Demand, Development, and the Pipeline

Demand for business valuation professionals continues to outpace supply, making hiring and retention a top challenge for valuation and forensic services firms heading into 2026. This episode explores business valuation hiring trends, talent retention strategies, AI's impact on early career valuation roles, and how firm consolidation is influencing the market. We also discuss why rebuilding the business valuation talent pipeline at the collegiate level is critical to the future of the profession. Continue reading to learn about key resources available at AICPA-CIMA.com to improve your valuation analyses. Guest: John Borrowman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvrecruiter/], CPC, President, Borrowman Baker LLC Host: Nene Glenn Gianfala [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nenegianfala/], CPA/ABV, Senior VP and Shareholder, Chaffe & Associates, Inc. Please share your thoughts about the episode - click here to leave us a review [https://forms.office.com/r/4cjNd6m1TJ] Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com [infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com] RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit our podcast platform [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs] to access the show notes with direct links. JOIN: The FVS Engage365 Member Community [https://connect.aicpa-cima.com/home] to collaborate with fellow AICPA® members, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the profession together. AICPA 2026 Forensic & Valuation Services Conference [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/cpe-learning/conference/aicpa-forensic-valuation-services-conference?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:AICPA%202026%20Forensic%20&%20Valuation%20Services%20Conference:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=AICPA%202026%20Forensic%20&%20Valuation%20Services%20Conference] Exclusive content available with AICPA FVS Section membership: Click here to join [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/forensic-and-valuation-services-fvs-section?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:fvssection:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=fvssection] this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content * AICPA Model Business Valuation Curriculum [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/article/aicpa-model-business-valuation-curriculum?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:AICPAModelBusinessValuationCurriculum%20:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=AICPAModelBusinessValuationCurriculum] * Profession Ready Initiative [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/professional-insights/landing/profession-ready-initiative?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:Profession%20Ready%20Initiative:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=Profession%20Ready%20Initiative] - A research-backed CPA workforce readiness project focused on early-career skills gaps. * Welcome to a career in forensic and valuation services [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/landing/welcome-to-a-career-in-forensic-and-valuation-services?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page] The FVS Valuation Podcast archives * Implementing AI in your Valuation Practice [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/implementing-ai-in-your-valuation-practice] * Recruiting Challenges in BV: The Perfect Storm [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/recruiting-challenges-in-bv-the-perfect-storm] * Valuation in a Climate of Uncertainty [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/valuation-in-a-climate-of-uncertainty] LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS: Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/accredited-in-business-valuation-abv-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abv:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abv]and check out the ABV infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/abv-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abvinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abvinfographic] Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-the-valuation-of-financial-instruments-cvfi-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfi:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfi] and check out the CVFI infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cvfi-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfiinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfiinfographic] Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-financial-forensics-cff-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cff:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cff]and check out the CFF infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cff-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cffinfographics:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cffinfographics] This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. 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Grabowski's Take - Discount Rates, Risk, and the Future of Valuation

Thanks for listening. It takes just a couple of minutes to share your feedback [https://forms.office.com/r/rGezfy3qXU]. You can also contact us directly at podcast@aicpa-cima.com [podcast@aicpa-cima.com] Is CAPM still the gold standard for determining cost of capital—or is it time for a rethink? Valuation expert Roger Grabowski explores why CAPM often fails in practice and how shifting toward investment-specific risk provides a more accurate framework for real-world decision-making. We also discuss multi-factor models, ASC 820 implications, and practical strategies for communicating risk concepts to courts and auditors. Key Takeaways * CAPM's Limitations: Decades of research show CAPM struggles to predict returns accurately, making it less reliable for valuation in practice. * Investment-Specific Risk: Moving beyond company-specific risk to focus on risks tied to cash flows offers a clearer, more relevant approach. * Aligning Theory with Practice: Modified CAPM, multi-factor models, and ASC 820's exit value concept help valuation professionals better reflect market realities and communicate effectively. Continue reading to learn about key resources available at AICPA-CIMA.com to improve your valuation analyses. Guest: Roger Grabowski, FASA, Managing Director (ret.), Kroll LLC, Valuation Advisory Services Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, Director, Forensic & Valuation Services, Dean Dorton RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit our podcast platform [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs] to access the show notes with direct links. JOIN: The FVS Engage365 Member Community [https://connect.aicpa-cima.com/home] to collaborate with fellow AICPA® members, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the profession together. EARLY CAREER GUIDANCE: Welcome to a career in forensic and valuation services [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/landing/welcome-to-a-career-in-forensic-and-valuation-services?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page] Exclusive content available with AICPA FVS Section membership: Click here to join [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/forensic-and-valuation-services-fvs-section?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:fvssection:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=fvssection] this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content * FVS webcast archive | Developing discount rates for fair value reporting [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/video/developing-discount-rates-for-fair-value-reporting-or-fvs-webcast-archive?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:Developing%20discount%20rates%20for%20fair%20value%20reporting%20FVS%20webcast%20archive:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=Developing%20discount%20rates%20for%20fair%20value%20reporting%20FVS%20webcast%20archive] * FVS Practice Aid | Discount Rates, Risks, and Uncertainty in Economic Damages Calculations [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/discount-rates-risks-and-uncertainty-in-economic-damages-calculations-or-fvs?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:Discount%20Rates,%20Risks,%20and%20Uncertainty%20in%20Economic%20Damages%20Calculations:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=Discount%20Rates,%20Risks,%20and%20Uncertainty%20in%20Economic%20Damages%20Calculations] The FVS Valuation Podcast archives * Discounted Cash Flows with Roger Grabowski [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/discounted-cash-flows-rebroadcast-with-roger-grabowski] * Valuation in a Climate of Uncertainty [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/valuation-in-a-climate-of-uncertainty] * Reconciling Discount Rates for Intangible Asset Valuation in PPAs [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/reconciling-discount-rates-for-intangible-asset-valuation-in-ppas] * Macroeconomic Update 2025 - Cost of Capital and Valuation Impact [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/macroeconomic-update-2025-cost-of-capital-and-valuation-impact] LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS: Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/accredited-in-business-valuation-abv-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abv:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abv]and check out the ABV infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/abv-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abvinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abvinfographic] Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-the-valuation-of-financial-instruments-cvfi-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfi:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfi] and check out the CVFI infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cvfi-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfiinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfiinfographic] Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-financial-forensics-cff-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cff:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cff]and check out the CFF infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cff-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cffinfographics:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cffinfographics] This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. 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Implementing AI in your Valuation Practice

In this episode, host Nene Glenn Gianfala sits down with Greg Endicott, a seasoned valuation professional and technology innovator, to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the valuation industry. Greg shares practical insights and a detailed 8-step framework for successfully integrating AI into valuation practices—whether you're part of a large firm or a solo practitioner there are opportunities for efficiency, automation, and market expansion. Key takeaways * AI Is transforming every aspect of valuation * Transparency, auditability, and professional standards are critical risks * A structured, 8-Step framework for successful AI implementation Guest: Greg Endicott, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-endicott-031670b/] CPA/ABV. ASA, Managing Director, Strategic Value Group, LLC and Founder and President of ValueVision, Inc. a Microsoft Partner developing an AI-enabled valuation workflow and knowledge management platform. Host: Nene Glenn Gianfala [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nenegianfala/], CPA/ABV, Senior VP and Shareholder, Chaffe & Associates, Inc. Please share your thoughts about the episode - click here to leave us a review [https://forms.office.com/r/4cjNd6m1TJ] Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com [infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com] RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit our podcast platform [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs] to access the show notes with direct links. JOIN: The FVS Engage365 Member Community [https://connect.aicpa-cima.com/home] to collaborate with fellow AICPA® members, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the profession together. EARLY CAREER GUIDANCE: Welcome to a career in forensic and valuation services [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/landing/welcome-to-a-career-in-forensic-and-valuation-services?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=Emerg%20Prof%20landing%20page] Guidelines for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic and Valuation Services Engagements [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/guidelines-for-responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-forensic-and?cid=radio:podcast:fvs-podcast-shownotes:guidelines%20for%20resp.%20us%20of%20AI%20in%20FVS:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=fvs-podcast-shownotes&utm_content=guidelines%20for%20resp.%20us%20of%20AI%20in%20FVS] Exclusive content available with AICPA FVS Section membership: Click here to join [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/forensic-and-valuation-services-fvs-section?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:fvssection:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=fvssection] this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content The state of AI and machine learning in financial instrument valuation | FVS webcast archive [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/video/the-state-of-ai-and-machine-learning-in-financial-instrument-valuation] The FVS Valuation Podcast archives * Using AI in Your Valuation Practice – Part 1 [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/using-ai-in-your-valuation-practice-part-1] * Using AI in Your Valuation Practice – Part 2 [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/using-ai-in-your-valuation-practice-part-2] * ESOPs: Preserving Culture, Valuation and Empowering Employees [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs/esops-preserving-culture-valuation-and-empowering-employees] LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS: Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/accredited-in-business-valuation-abv-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abv:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abv]and check out the ABV infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/abv-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:abvinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=abvinfographic] Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-the-valuation-of-financial-instruments-cvfi-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfi:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfi] and check out the CVFI infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cvfi-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cvfiinfographic:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cvfiinfographic] Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/membership/landing/certified-in-financial-forensics-cff-credential?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cff:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cff]and check out the CFF infographic [https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/cff-credential-infographic?cid=radio:podcast:podcast-shownotes:cffinfographics:aicpa&utm_medium=radio&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-shownotes&utm_content=cffinfographics] This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com [podcast@aicpa-cima.com]

Macroeconomic Update 2025 - Cost of Capital and Valuation Impact

This interview was recorded on 10/28/2025 at the AICPA FVS Conference. Economic issues discussed are still relevant as of the publish date: 11/20/2025 On this episode we hear from Carla Nunes and Jim Harrington from Kroll right after their session at the 2025 AICPA FVS Conference on October 28 to discuss the post-election economic landscape focusing on tariffs, fiscal stimulus, and their impact on valuations and the cost of capital. Our guests highlight how recent government policies, trade uncertainties, and the rise of AI are shaping market sentiment, interest rates, and equity risk premiums, and emphasizes the importance of staying informed and adapting valuation approaches to rapidly changing conditions. ________________________________________ Continue reading to learn about key resources available at AICPA-CIMA.com to improve your valuation analyses. Guests: Carla S. Nunes, CFA, ABV, Managing Director, Kroll [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlasnunes/] James P. Harrington, Director, Kroll [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-harrington-557247131/] Host: Nene Glenn Gianfala, CPA, ABV, Chaffe & Associations [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nenegianfala/] Please share your thoughts about the episode - click here to leave us a review [https://forms.office.com/r/4cjNd6m1TJ] Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com [infoFVS@aicpa-cima.com] RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you're using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit our podcast platform [https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs] to access the show notes with direct links. JOIN: The FVS Engage365 Member Community [https://connect.aicpa-cima.com/home] to collaborate with fellow AICPA® members, exchange ideas, and shape the future of the profession together. IT'S VIRTUAL! 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