In early 2025, the new US administration has been implementing changes which could affect regulatory oversight in private markets and alternative investments. Transparency in asset valuation is vital, especially where regulation is limited. Inadequate valuations or outdated financial reports can negatively impact investor decisions, leading to market inefficiencies and reduced confidence. Our presenter, an expert in private market valuation, provides insights and recommendations on managing these issues.  Key takeaways: 

• Industrywide benefits of enhanced transparency
• How to verify accuracy and reliability of private market valuation data across asset managers
• Analysis of pitfalls of opaque or inconsistent valuation methodology applications
• Managing and mitigating conflicts of interest in the private market valuation process

Guest: Cristina Chen-Oster, founder and CEO, M2M Capital Host: Howard Mah-Lee, Senior Manager, AICPA Valuation Services Section   Continue reading to learn about key resources available at AICPA-CIMA.com to improve your valuation analyses.

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More from Cristina Chen-Oster

• Call to Action: Mandate Higher Price Transparency in Private Markets
• Conference session: Techniques Utilizing AI for Valuation of Private Companies

Conference session: Updated Guidance on Secondary Market Transactions - Implications for Private Company Common Stock Valuations

Accounting and Valuation guides from AICPA  If you are an AICPA-FVS Section member see below for free access to these 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

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• 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 

• M&A vs Equity Analysis
• Macroeconomic Update 2024 - Cost of Capital & Valuation Impact
• Valuing Complex Financial Instruments

One More:  Creating Trust In Capital Markets 

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 CFF infographic

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