BV558 Estimating Technological Obsolescence

Webinar Description

Technology is frequently the subject of valuation, yet a key challenge lies in estimating its economic life and potential obsolescence. Despite the importance of these factors, practical guidance on how to assess them is limited—most available resources are academic and narrow in scope. This session will help you strengthen your ability to value technology by deepening your understanding of obsolescence and learning practical methods to estimate it effectively.

Learning Outcomes

Upon webinar completion, the participant will be able to:

• Analyze factors that impact obsolescence; 
• Recognize how obsolescence impacts economic life; 
• Learn a quantitative method to estimate obsolescence; and  
• Understand the different types of obsolescence.

Course Audience

Any practitioner valuing technology.

Instructor Information

William Johnston, ASA | Empire Valuation Consultants

Bill Johnston is the CEO and New York City Office Managing Partner at Empire Valuation Consultants and an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers. He holds an MBA in Finance from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a BS in Finance and International Business from The Pennsylvania State University. With thirty years of valuation experience, he has served as Chair of the ASA’s Business Valuation Committee and as a member of the ASA Board. His background includes numerous speaking and teaching engagements, leadership as Chair of Empire’s Technical and Standards Committee, and participation in two Appraisal Foundation working groups focused on contingent consideration and intangible asset discount rates. He has also served as a board member and Treasurer of Eden Autism, supporting individuals with autism.

Continuing Education

Review of this session recording will award 1.8 CE hour(s). 

CPE credit is not awarded for this pre-recorded offering.