ESG – Why the Business Valuation Practitioner Should Pay Attention

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  For Further exploration on this topic:    If you’re using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit https://fvssection.libsyn.com/fvs to access the show notes with direct links.  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 This podcast episode is part of the extensive resource library available from the AICPA’s Forensic and Valuation Services Section, the premier provider of guidance, tools, and advocacy for professionals who specialize in providing forensics, valuation, litigation, and fraud services.  If you’re not already a member, visit us online and consider joining this active community of your FVS peers. You’ll get free CPE and access to rich technical content. Don’t miss an episode – Follow us wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review using this link or copy and paste this URL into your browser https://forms.office.com/r/4cjNd6m1TJ so we can continue bringing valuable and relevant content to you. Any other issues can be sent to [email protected] LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING AICPA CREDENTIALS: Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV®) – Visit the home page and check out the ABV infographic Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) – Visit the home page and check out the CVFI infographic Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) - Visit the home page and check out the CFF infographic This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here. Your feedback and comments are welcomed at [email protected]