Women Leaders in Business Valuation

Mar 13, 2025

To celebrate Women's History Month, we are excited to share a special episode for our FVS Valuation podcast which explores the diverse backgrounds of several business valuation leaders, their paths into a career in business valuation, and their journeys to becoming experts in the field.  The conversation highlights the many routes that can lead to success in business valuation, including 

• The significance of obtaining the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential and how it has impacted their careers
• Their strategies for achieving a healthy work-life balance while excelling in their professional roles
• The role of mentorship and support systems in their career development and success

Please be sure to register for our upcoming Fireside Chat on Tuesday, 3/25, where we will have an extended conversation with our esteemed guests and gain further inspiration and insights from their experiences. Register now to secure your spot! 

Guests: 
Bethany Hearn, CPA/ABV, Partner, MH CPA PLLC
Kathy Johnson, CPA/ABV/CFF/CGMA, Vice-President, J.S. Held LLC
Tiffany Mellow, CPA/ABV, Practice Leader and Shareholder, Perkins & Co 

Host:  Nene Glenn Gianfala, CPA/ABV, Senior VP and Shareholder, Chaffe & Associates, Inc. 

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RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION
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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

From the FVS Valuation Podcast archives 

• Women in FVS, A Multigenerational Perspective - Part 1
• Women in FVS, A Multigenerational Perspective - Part 2
• Increasing Engagement with FVS Emerging Professionals

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