Valuation, Valuation Advisory, Valuation Services

Thoughts on doing valuations externally in a portfolio valuation group vs doing valuations internally in a pe/private credit fund? I've heard doing valuations internally has better comp and is a g… more

What does a 35 year old director that doesn’t make partner do after valuations?

Hi All - does anyone know what the exit ops would be from a Business Modeling role? And what’s the difference between Business Modeling and Business Valuation? I don’t really understand.

Can someone share big4 bval / complex securities val manager salary for HCOL? How does this compare with HL VP pay?

I think at this year’s CRT we’re all getting screwed.

Anyone here have the ABV credential? I’m looking for perspective on difficulty / how much study time is expected to pass the exams / recommendations on study material / how long the process took from … more

Would anyone be willing to help me with a valuation case study? I interviewed at a company last year and did a case study and failed it, I will have another interview sometime next week with the same… more

Is it unethical to engage if a client reaches out to hire you whike you are representing your firm to that client? How to best navigate this situation? I would like to explore but concerned if it doen… more

Audit staff looking to pivot to valuation. What skills can I learn now to make me a more attractive candidate? Is it easier to transfer internally or apply externally?

I work in business valuation. The majority of directors/MDs at my firm are CFAs. My understanding is that the cert is only partially related to valuation and mostly relates to asset management. My que… more

Hi all, I have a comp question and was hoping to get some market input. What should an associate (3 years of experience) working in valuation disputes make from a salary/bonus perspective? Located in … more

How’s everyone doing with the market down?

Is anyone here familiar with purchase price allocation? I'm struggling with the logic of why a purchase consideration can be 100% allocated to goodwill, PPE and intangibles identified (ignoring DT… more

Is it overkill to work in valn field (B4, Val shop, PE, etc) with a quant degree? And I meant quant by old fashion way..stats/physics PhDs or a MFE degree.

I've noticed that a lot of senior people in valuations tend to have some experience in IB, and other front office roles. Is there a particular reason they would want to work in valuations after al… more

Thoughts on in-house valuations at a PE fund ?

Any insight on FORVIS Senior Consultant Valuation Services salary expecting?

Starting interviews at Kroll as a SA in portfolio valuations. Can anyone provide details on what to expect in the interview process? Would also love any insight into your opinions on the firm too!

I’m an M2 and have interest in joining a private equity firm as their internal valuation professional. Does anyone have any tips at breaking into this?

Does anyone work for stout risius ross in their complex security valuation team? I’m looking at potentially interviewing for an associate role, and was wondering what the base salary and bonuses for t… more

The consistency of the stress of this job is really irking me lately. The average project fee is too low to do a sufficient level of diligence at times, there are thousands of tiny little things that … more

Anyone starting to implement generative AI into valuation? I’m Big4 and we’re heavily researching how to integrate it but curious if you all have anything to share.

Anyone else get bored in valuations? Same thing over and over just a different portfolio company

Anyone know the pay bands in valuations and disputes practice at Alixpartners in NYC?

Getting comfortable in Val. Any fish have a long term career in val? How does the comp start to look after VP?

Will Valuations be impacted by the EY layoffs?

I've always been curious, why isn't more of our work done in house in companies themselves?

Which firm pays the most for their senior associates in TC? I know it’s not the b4 so would it be A&M or HL?

Anyone have advice on what chapters are important in the "valuations bible" by Pratt? My firm bought me the thick book, but don't even know the best way to tackle it

Any valuation folks jump over to consulting of any flavor?

Should I do FMVA or watch Damodaran's valuations lesson playlist online to prepare for a job interview?

Does anyone have some good recommendations on resources to get familiar with 3-statement modeling?

How is the HL Valuation Advisory services team?

Has anyone here worked in valuations or know someone who worked during the 2008 financial crisis? How does it tend to fare?

Working at big 4 Vals - currently making 150 as an M. Is anyone else willing to share salary? Tier 2 cost of living city

Which firm or service line within a firm does valuation focused on M&A instead of ppa impairments?

Does anyone else feel like PPA pricing is way too low? I know it’s not a value driver but a well done PPA is a complicated exercise, and we often price them as if it’s basically a single business valu… more

I am grateful for valuation. Started off my career in something completely unrelated and pivoted to valuation. After 5 years in the industry, my salary has increase 250%. I never thought I’d be making… more