ESG – Why the Business Valuation Practitioner Should Pay Attention

The FVS Valuation Podcast

Host: Josh Shilts, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, ASA, CFE. Shilts CPA, PLLC

Guest: Nene Gianfala, CPA/ABV, CEIV, ASA-BV/IA, Chaffe & Associates, Inc.

Josh’s conversation with Nene confirms that ESG is not a fad that is going away. This episode will provide you with takeaways that business valuation practitioners need to know including potential increased risks for subject companies.

• What is ESG and how does it impact a business’ value
• How will newly required ESG disclosures trickle down and impact private companies
• Incorporation of ESG into your business valuation practice
• Why it is critical to consider ESG during your due diligence

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AICPA’s Fundamentals of ESG Certificate (CPE self-study, 9 credits)

Additional articles on the AICPA website include:

• ESG reporting: What’s the value of ESG?
• Accounting’s role in ESG

Resources available as part of FVS Section membership

Emerging ESG Regulations

Other resources

• Information on SEC disclosures

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