BVR to Host Interactive Web Workshop on Regression Analysis with William Kennedy of FTI Consulting

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business Valuation Resources, LLC (BVR) is pleased to announce The Advanced Workshop on Regression Analysis, an exclusive, interactive web workshop on September 13, 2012 with valuation expert William Kennedy, Ph.D., CPA/ABV.

“Regression analysis has always been a powerful tool for business appraisers and financial experts to utilize, but one that’s often subject to scrutiny. In this presentation, Kennedy will address not only how to apply regression analysis techniques, but when, and, most importantly, why.”

In this intensive, four-hour event, Kennedy will provide attendees an in-depth overview of how to properly employ regression analysis and derive a more defensible conclusion of value when performing business appraisals. He’ll walk through how to apply, analyze, and defend this method for valuations and economic analyses using case studies and real-world examples.

“We are thrilled to offer this program to address the issues and questions appraisers have regarding how and when to utilize regression analysis. William Kennedy is an experienced presenter whose knowledge on this subject is unquestioned,” said Blake Lyman, Professional Program Manager at BVR. “Regression analysis has always been a powerful tool for business appraisers and financial experts to utilize, but one that’s often subject to scrutiny. In this presentation, Kennedy will address not only how to apply regression analysis techniques, but when, and, most importantly, why.”

Workshop agenda highlights include:

• Overview of statistical concepts
• Correlation and simple regression
• Multiple regression analysis
• Time series analysis
• Review of relevant court rulings

Registration for the Workshop is currently open with discounted pricing for multi-office listeners. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and get full access to Kennedy’s presentation materials, along with access to all regression analysis-related materials from BVR’s extensive library.

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