This workshop-style presentation will provide additional case examples and a step-by-step walk through the methodology discussed in the morning session by de Neufville and Cardin. We will: (1) drill down into the definitions and inputs required to implement the proposed 4-step methodology; (2) further explain its mechanics; and (3) demonstrate, using real world case studies, how the proposed methodology provides substantial improvement over current appraisal practice in both the meaningfulness of the opinion of value and its supportability.

About the Presenter:
Sarah von Helfenstein is senior valuation manager of Braver Valuation Services LLC in Boston, Massachusetts.

Serving for the past several years as a practicing valuation professional, Sarah has a decade of experience in educating and providing practice development for the business valuation profession. She founded the Center for Advanced Valuation Studies on behalf of the American Society of Appraisers and provided turnaround management for the AICPA CEA program in Business Valuation. She has performed seminal research for the Department of Defense Office of Force Transformation in the valuation of intangible assets and real options analysis. She has authored papers, courses, and exams, developed curricula and conferences, and edited a number of key valuation books.

During her career, Sarah has also consulted for a broad cross-section of industries, with a specialty in high tech. In addition, she served as Vice President and CFO of a boutique financial strategies consulting firm.

Sarah holds an MBA from Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, DePaul University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Randolph-Macon Women’s College.

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