Effective Date for SFAS 141R Approaching Fast
Under SFAS 141R, there will be greater time pressure. SFAS 141 allowed a company one year to complete its purchase accounting.
Valuation Integral to Restructurings/Bankruptcies
Obtaining an objective valuation is a key component of the restructuring process.
IASB Issues Business Combinations Statement
Perhaps the most significant difference in approach relates to the way in which contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are reported.
FASB Issues Business Combinations Statement
One of the most controversial parts of SFAS 141(R) deals with accounting for contingent assets/liabilities.
Portfolio Valuations Satisfy Requirements of ASC 820
The challenge in arriving at fair value is often one of balancing current market conditions with appropriate assumptions.
Valuation Integral to Execution of Tax Strategies
Multinational companies face several compliance and planning issues.
Independence Critical When Selecting Opinion Provider
The independence of a fairness or solvency opinion provider is a critical issue that will not be overlooked by regulators or minority shareholders.
Current Practice Issues Pertaining to Sec. 409A
In the original Practice Aid, there was no mention of the back-solve approach. Since then the technique has come into widespread use.