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May 14, 2025
Lay the foundation of a career in business valuation
As a business valuation professional, the valuations you determine will be used for critical financial decisions in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, investments, financial reporting and succession planning. Explore core valuation knowledge areas, key skills and types of roles. Obtain career insights and learn about the day-to-day life of valuation practitioners.
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The path to business valuation
Four professionals share why they chose a specialization in business valuation and how they leverage their accounting skills to be successful. Read their career journeys.
The path to business valuation
Four professionals share why they chose a specialization in business valuation and how they leverage their accounting skills to be successful. Read their career journeys.
Austin Spraggins, CPA/ABV, KPMG LLP
“I’ve conducted valuation engagements for various businesses, applying industry standards and best practices. The AICPA FVS Section has provided me with invaluable professional development, and a supportive community. The specialized online resources and training has enhanced my skills in valuing intangible assets and business entities for tax, financial reporting, and management planning, ensuring thorough and reliable work.”
Austin Spraggins, CPA/ABV, KPMG LLP
“I’ve conducted valuation engagements for various businesses, applying industry standards and best practices. The AICPA FVS Section has provided me with invaluable professional development, and a supportive community. The specialized online resources and training has enhanced my skills in valuing intangible assets and business entities for tax, financial reporting, and management planning, ensuring thorough and reliable work.”
A day in the life of business valuation practitioners
You can learn about a typical workday from the experts in these videos.
A day in the life of business valuation practitioners
You can learn about a typical workday from the experts in these videos.
Alex Partin, CPA/ABV, Mueller & Partin, Inc.
“The FVS Section provides resources that have been a powerful aid in delivering valuation services and preparing written reports that explain economic analyses. Being an FVS Section member encourages me to stay ahead by sharpening my technical skills and deepening my understanding of best practices. If you’re in this field, FVS Section resources are not just helpful—they’re essential.”
Alex Partin, CPA/ABV, Mueller & Partin, Inc.
“The FVS Section provides resources that have been a powerful aid in delivering valuation services and preparing written reports that explain economic analyses. Being an FVS Section member encourages me to stay ahead by sharpening my technical skills and deepening my understanding of best practices. If you’re in this field, FVS Section resources are not just helpful—they’re essential.”
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