# PJ Patel

> PJ Patel is Co-CEO and Senior Managing Director of Valuation Research Corporation (VRC), the New York-headquartered valuation firm that puts a number on the intangible - brands, goodwill, illiquid securities, complex derivatives. A CFA and Accredited Senior Appraiser, he leads VRC's global initiatives through the Valuation Research Group (VRG) network and is a frequent voice on ASC 805, 350/360 and 820 in accounting circles.

- **Role:** Co-CEO & Senior Managing Director at Valuation Research Corporation (VRC)
- **Organizations:** Valuation Research Corporation (VRC), Valuation Research Group (VRG), The Appraisal Foundation, AICPA
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto, Master of Business Administration, Canisius College
- **Known for:** Co-CEO of Valuation Research Corporation, one of the longest-standing independent valuation firms in the U.S., Leads global valuation services for the Valuation Research Group (VRG) international network, Holds both the CFA and ASA designations

## Career timeline

- **pre-VRC** — Director at Marshall & Stevens, focusing on valuation of assets, liabilities and businesses for financial reporting, tax, and management planning
- **2008** — Panelist at the AICPA SEC Conference on Fair Value
- **present** — Co-CEO and Senior Managing Director at VRC; leads global valuation services through VRG

## Achievements

- Co-CEO of Valuation Research Corporation, one of the longest-standing independent valuation firms in the U.S.
- Leads global valuation services for the Valuation Research Group (VRG) international network
- Holds both the CFA and ASA designations
- Member of the Appraisal Foundation's Working Group on customer asset valuation practice aids
- Frequent presenter on ASC 805, ASC 350/360, and ASC 820 valuation issues
- Quoted regularly in Accounting Today and other trade press on valuation matters

## Latest updates

- **2025** — Featured by the International Valuation Standards Council on innovation, integrity, and the future of valuation.

## Links

- Website: https://www.valuationresearch.com/professionals/pj-patel/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjpatelvrc/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/VRCvaluation

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Last updated: 2026-07-08