JOSHUA R. JOHNSON, ASA
Josh is a senior valuation analyst at Value Consulting Group. He has valued over 2,000 companies ranging from start-up companies to legacy family-owned businesses for a wide range of uses and purposes. Josh prepares detailed industry and market analyses and clearly communicates to his clients how economic conditions and competition affect a company’s value. He often values a client’s assets and investment portfolios on an annual basis. He also provides consulting services, offering opinions on fairness, feasibility, and damages. Josh is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers. He is currently Secretary/Treasurer of the Twin Cities Chapter of the ASA.
EDUCATION
•University of St. Thomas, Bachelor of Arts, Finance, with honors
•American Society of Appraisers
BV201, Introduction to Business Valuation, Part 1
BV202, Introduction to Business Valuation, Part 2
BV203, Business Valuation Case Study
BV204, Advanced Topics in Business Valuation
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
•Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
•American Society of Appraisers
•Minnesota Association of Business Valuation Professionals
•Practicing Affiliate - Appraisal Institute
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
•Speaker, “Estate of Jones: The Evolution of S Corp Tax Affecting,” Joint Minnesota Association of Business Valuation Professionals - ASA Chapter Meeting, February 20, 2020.
•“Economic Benefits Provided by Municipal Liquor Stores.” Valuation Viewpoint, Summer 2018.
•Speaker, “Business Valuation Basics,” Wells Fargo SBA Lending, March 16, 2016.
•“Are there any prevalent trends in discounts? It depends.” Shenehon Hot Topic, April 2015.
•Interview, “Business Valuation Issues,” Morgan and Westfield, March 19, 2015.
•Speaker, “Discounts for Lack of Marketability – Case Study”, co-speaker with Scot Torkelson, 24th Annual Business Valuation Conference, University of St. Thomas and Business Valuation Professional Affiliates, February 5, 2014
•“The Run Up in the DOW: Is it Sustainable?” Hot Topic post, September 2012
• “Standards of Value: Why So Many?” Valuation Viewpoint newsletter, Spring 2012
• “Relying on Non-Expert Witnesses Can Be Costly,” Hot Topic post, January 2010