BV203 Introduction to Business Valuation - Asset-Based Approach, Discounts and Diverse Practice Areas

Class Date/Time

Tuesday, May 20 - Friday, May 23, 2025 

10:00am-6:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Class registration will close on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Registration Includes

• Access to virtual zoom sessions will be accessible via education dashboard (login required)
• Electronic student materials*

*All course materials included with your registration are PDF Download Only items made available to students prior to the start of the class and are not for resale or distribution. All downloadable materials are accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once eMaterials have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.

Class Requirement

• The Valuing a Business, 6th Edition Book is required for this class and can be purchased as an electronic pdf copy, or hard copy via the ASA Shop. If opting to order a hard copy, be sure to place order in advance to prevent shipping delays.

Class Schedule

(All Times are Eastern US)

• Day 1 - Tuesday, May 20, 10:00am - 6:00pm 
• Day 2 - Wednesday, May 21, 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Day 3 - Thursday, May 22, 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Day 4 - Friday, May 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm (Final Exam)*

*The final exam will be administered and proctored online. Exams are no longer provided in a written format and students MUST have a personal laptop or computer device to complete the secure online exam. For any exam questions or technical/logistic concerns, contact education@appraisers.org. More detailed information will be provided before class concludes.

Please note: Partial credit will not be awarded for this offering. Students must participate in all the live session(s) virtually or in-person to complete the course and receive full credit following successful completion of the final exam. The virtual session(s) will not be recorded and/or made available after class.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Class provides 28.8 ASA CE Instructional Hours and 3 Exam Hours

NASBA and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit

Policies: ASA's Refund and Cancellation Policy and ASA's Complaint Resolution Policy. ASA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.learningmarket.org

CPE Credit: Up to thirty (30) CPE credits
Program Level: Fundamental
NASBA Knowledge Type: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Virtual
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None

Additional Information

ASA-accredited members (AM, ASA, FASA) who would like to attend this class will receive a 50% discount. This discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Course Description

BV203 takes the valuation foundations covered in BV201 and BV202 and extends them into advanced topic areas, including those with diversity in their practice. Students will: 

• Learn when and how to use the Asset-Based Approach including the application of built-in tax issues and court cases
• Discover how to apply discounts for lack of control, lack of marketability, control premiums and other types of discounts 
• Study how to appraise FLPs, LLCs and Promissory Notes using case studies 
• Discover the best techniques to reconcile values and document your findings in a well-written report.  

Instructional Methods

Methods include lectures, discussions and individual/group exercises and assignments.

Course Audience

BV203 is one of four Principles of Valuation (POV) courses required for those seeking a credential with ASA.  In addition, this course is also of interest to accountants, attorneys, business brokers, investment bankers, Internal Revenue Service staff and the appraisal community at large who are involved or interested in the valuation of businesses.

Learning Level

Fundamental

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Learn to apply the asset approach;
• Understand and apply different discounts and premiums;
• Reconcile values from the income and market approach;
• Write reports that illustrate the most contentious valuation topics, much more.

eMaterials

All course materials included with you registration are PDF Download Only items made available to students prior to the start of the class and are not for resale or distribution. All downloadable materials are accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once eMaterials have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.

Accessing eMaterials

eMaterials are provided electronically in PDF format and posted to the class within the education dashboard for all registrants to securely access prior to the start of class. Attendees should come to the class prepared with an electronic or printed copy of all eMaterials to use as a refence during class. PDF course materials are presented in color, are bookmarked, and comment enabled. When opting to print downloadable materials, it is recommended that settings be adjusted to print in black and white (or grayscale) and consider printing double-sided on recycled paper. 

Certificate of Completion

A certificate will be available immediately via your education dashboard following successful completion of the final exam and all required components post-class. We highly recommend downloading a copy for your own records.

ASA's Education Foundation recognizes students who choose to invest their time in appraisal studies by providing assistance to students demonstrating a financial need. Please visit the Educational Foundation's webpage for more information and to download an application.