Early-Stage Valuation, A Conversation with author Antonella Puca

In the evolving world of alternative investments, AICPA's "PE/VC" guide often is only a starting point in the valuation of complex financial instruments. Valuation specialists in this field often combine non-authoritative references, textbook and academic journals, whitepapers, best practices, and legal precedents to supplement formal guidance and financial theory. Ms. Antonella Puca, a valuation practitioner decided to write her own book, “Early Stage Valuation, A Fair Value Perspective”. We will discuss her journey and hear how she addresses: Presenting technical complexity, and other new author challengesInfluence of the fair value perspective on the scope and perspective of the bookOngoing relevance of valuation concepts despite economic and industry changes Continue reading to learn about key resources available at AICPA-CIMA.com to improve your valuation analyses. Guest: Antonella Puca, Partner, BlueVal Host: Howard Mah-Lee, Senior Manager, AICPA Valuation Services Please share your thoughts about the episode - click here to leave us a review Want to get involved with future FVS conferences, committees, task forces, or the standing ovation program? Send a message to [e-mail] RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION If you’re using a podcast app that does not hyperlink to the resources, please visit our podcast platform to access the show notes with direct links. Accounting and Valuation guides from AICPA If you are an AICPA-FVS Section member see below for free access to these guides Valuation of Privately Held Companies Equity Securities Issued as CompensationValuation of Portfolio Company Investments of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds and Other Investment Companies Exclusive content available with AICPA FVS Section membership: Click here to join this active community of your FVS peers. You will get 16 credits of complimentary CPE and access to rich technical content Valuation of Privately Held Companies Equity Securities Issued as CompensationValuation of Portfolio Company Investments of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds and Other Investment Companies The FVS Valuation Podcast archives Valuing Complex Financial Instruments409A Valuations - What You Need To Know Valuation Considerations in Equity Compensation Financial Instrument Valuation Series: SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Embedded Derivatives 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 [e-mail]