Inflation Driving Commercial Property Insurance Value Reassessments

As inflation reshapes commercial property values, uncover insights driving companies to reevaluate insurance needs with a replacement cost analyses.

The ASC 842 Lease Accounting Implementation Saga Continues

Explore the ongoing saga of ASC 842 lease accounting implementation, including its impact on private and public companies. Learn about practical shifts, clarifications, and the challenges of determining the incremental borrowing rate (IBR) as VRC offers a dual methodology approach.

Audrey Wellesley

Ms. Wellesley has nearly ten years of experience in the valuation of commercial real estate for lending, litigation, ad valorem tax disputes, financial reporting, condemnation,…

Elvis Lima

Mr. Lima specializes in machinery and equipment and property valuation. He has been providing domestic and international clients (private and public sector) valuations for allocation…

Evaluating Private Company Lease Accounting Options Under ASC 842

The holiday is nearly over for many private companies with significant right-of-use assets meaning companies will need to adopt ASC 842 effective Jan. 1, 2022, in preparation for their first calendar year-end reporting date.

Machinery & Equipment Valuations: Understanding the Importance of a Site Inspection

Three machinery & equipment valuation engagement scenarios highlight when a site inspection is required.

Steven Nguyen

Mr. Nguyen specializes in the valuation of machinery and equipment. He provides valuations for financial reporting, allocation of purchase price, impairment, fresh start accounting, tax,…

Connor Barrett

Mr. Barrett specializes in real property valuation for allocation of purchase price, impairment, fresh start accounting, and tax purpose for domestic and international clients. He…

Bryan Browning

Bryan Browning is a Senior Advisor, specializing in financial studies and in the analysis of intellectual properties and other intangible assets. Qualified in both real…

Shea Delmar

Mr. Delmar specializes in the valuation of machinery and equipment for domestic and international clients. Mr. Delmar has experience in valuations for allocation of purchase…

Paul Nyland

Mr. Nyland has extensive experience in the valuation of industrial and commercial real estate specializing in the valuation of complex, user-based real property. Mr. Nyland…

Economic Obsolescence: Discover loss of value caused by external factors

Identifying, measuring,and applying the adjustment for EO can be a complex and iterative process.

Jeff Dugo

Jeff Dugo specializes in machinery and equipment valuation for both domestic and international clients. For over 10 years, he has prepared valuations for allocation of…

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.

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.”

Seth Eatman

Seth Eatman has been working in the valuation of commercial and industrial real estate since 2011. He specializes in valuations for financial reporting, tax reporting,…

Dan Brodzik

Dan Brodzik has nearly 10 years of experience in the valuation of commercial and industrial real estate for financial reporting, tax reporting, insurance, and internal…

Nathan Emanuel

Nathan Emanuel specializes in the valuation of machinery and equipment for domestic and international clients. Mr. Emanuel has prepared or assisted in valuations for allocation…

ASC 842 Lease Accounting: Simplifying the Incremental Borrowing Rate Debacle

Implementation of the ASC 842 lease accounting standard is putting companies in a challenging position to determine their applicable incremental borrowing rate.

Real vs. Personal Property: Distinguishing Between the Two Can Impact Property Tax

Tax benefits exist for companies that distinguish real versus personal property. However, legal nuances, if interpreted inaccurately, can bring significant economic consequences.

Ryan Werkheiser

Mr. Werkheiser has nearly 15 years of experience in the valuation of commercial and industrial real estate for tax reporting, internal planning, insurance, and financial…

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.

Energy

We were retained by an energy production company whose subsidiary acquired distressed energy assets from an energy & production company. In selecting a valuation methodology, we needed to consider the significant divergence in the enterprise value of the business versus the un-discounted value of the assets given the dramatic drop in commodity prices at the time.

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?

Wes Nichols

Mr. Nichols specializes in the valuation of machinery and equipment for domestic and international clients. For over 15 years, he has prepared valuations for allocation…

Joseph Mickle

With over 40 years of experience in the valuation industry, Joseph Mickle appraises both machinery and equipment and real estate. Mr. Mickle has extensive experience…

Glen Hartford

Mr. Hartford specializes in machinery and equipment valuations of major proportion and complexity throughout the United States and abroad. With more than 30 years in…

Jerry Coyne

Mr. Coyne performs valuations of machinery and equipment and real estate. He has served clients in most major industries. Mr. Coyne earned a bachelor’s degree…

Daniel Brunow

Daniel Brunow has over 15 years of experience in the valuation of commercial and industrial real estate for financial reporting, tax reporting, insurance, and internal…

Kent Amarante

Kent Amarante is part of the tangible assets valuation group and specializes in valuations of machinery and equipment and real property assets. He has extensive…

Tangible Assets: Real Estate & M&E

Valuations for real estate, real property, machinery & equipment, lifing studies and more

Manufacturing

An industrial property consisting of various manufacturing machinery & equipment was a candidate for an ad valorem tax reduction.

Michael Ardizzone

Michael Ardizzone specializes in the valuation of fixed assets. With more than 20 years of experience, he has completed valuations for financial and tax reporting…

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.

Preparing for FASB Changes to Revenue Recognition and Lease Accounting

FASB guidance addresses inconsistency and weakness in existing revenue recognition and lease accounting requirements.

Agribusiness

A leading commercial agribusiness client in Argentina was interested in selling their company, which was focused on cultivating and producing olive oil, table olives and wines.

International Case Study: Valuing Distressed Energy Assets

In 2015, oil prices plummeted, which had a profound effect on the value of oil & gas and energy companies.

VRG: Our International Capabilities

We invite you to meet our international affiliate team and learn more about the depth of our capabilities and expertise.

Valuing the Panama Canal for Insurance Purposes

How do you place a supportable value on a major landmark like the Panama Canal?

M&E Assets: Determining the loss of asset value from functional obsolescence

Determining the fair value of M&E assets for financial reporting purposes should include the consideration of three forms of depreciation: physical, economic and functional.

Valuations Offer Support for Ad Valorem Tax Savings

A valuation of the property in question, obtained from an independent valuation provider, is critical to building an ad valorem case.

Functional Obsolescence: Loss of Asset Value Caused By Inefficiency or Inadequacies

A prudent investor will either implicitly or explicitly consider FO in the determination of a purchase price for the entire 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.

Consumer Products

​A large multinational consumer products company acquired a South American company operating in the same space. VRC was engaged to estimate the value of the PP&E and intangible assets for financial reporting purposes.

Chemical

A leading international producer of nitrogen products acquires a nitrogen manufacturing company requiring a valuation for allocation of purchase price according to ASC 805.

Legislation Increases Benefits of Cost Segregation Studies

By employing a cost segregation study, a significant portion of a property may be reclassified to a shorter life category.

How Do You Put a Price Tag on the Panama Canal?

​How Do You Put a Price Tag on the Panama Canal?