In Flux: The Current State of Goodwill & Impairment

As public companies enter the traditional fourth-quarter impairment testing period, two big question marks are hanging over the market…

New World Order Valuations

Developing valuations in a COVID-affected economy means taking new, altered views of a company along with making industry analysis de rigueur.

The SEC’s Not-So-Gentle Reminder: Show Your Work

The SEC is making it a priority to focus on impairments related to COVID-19.

Avoiding Valuation Surprises in M&A

Not every company uses the same method for valuation. Recently, VRC and one of its key partners shared insight into their valuation “secret sauce.”

Measuring Triggering Event Impacts and Subsequent Impairment Testing

Some of the most significant financial consequences of the pandemic and other triggering events can be seen in both current and coming company disclosures.

Podcast: Navigating Intangible Asset Valuation

Patel: In today’s environment where companies are more intangible asset-based rather than tangible asset-based, there’s probably an evolution that needs to happen in terms of how you value inventory.

The State of Goodwill & Impairments

A video discussion about corporate goodwill, goodwill impairment, and financial analysis techniques that aid in determining if a business combination is living up to performance expectations.

Contingent Consideration: Practical Pointers for Earnouts in Business Combinations

Contingent consideration can salvage a business combination when buyer and seller can’t agree on value, which is especially true in a frothy deal environment with high valuations and overpayment concerns.

Podcast: Tax Reform’s Impact on Valuation

Nearly a year since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed, there are still a number of questions about how to apply the new law but some areas, such as valuation, are beginning to get some clarity.

Mercedes Falcon

Ms. Falcon has extensive experience in business valuation for financial and tax purposes, project management and corporate finance. Prior to joining Valuation Research, Ms. Falcon…

The Impact of the 2017 Tax Act on Business Valuation

Q&A: How is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacting company value and valuation approaches?

Adriana De La Mora

Ms. De La Mora has extensive experience preparing valuations for financial reporting, tax, M&A, and strategic planning purposes utilizing discounted cash flow, guideline company, and…

Consumer Products

A brand valuation that estimated the fair value of intangible assets acquired in a business combination was needed by a personal care product company for the sale of its branded and private label products.

Anthony Pumphrey

Mr. Pumphrey has over 15 years of experience in valuation engagements for public and private companies in support of business combinations (ASC 805), impairment testing…

FASB Issues Accounting Standards Update Clarifying the Definition of a Business

Within the ASU guidelines, there are two main thresholds to determine if an entity is a business.

Automotive

A client who designs, engineers, and manufactures value-added products and systems for automotive and light-vehicle manufacturers acquired an automotive components manufacturer.