VRC’s Amarante Shares M&E Appraisal Insights in MTS Journal
Selecting the wrong premise of value can materially misstate asset value and undermine the appraisal’s intended purpose.
Luke Van Horn
Mr. Van Horn is responsible for business development for VRC in the Rocky Mountain region. With over a decade of experience executing and leading valuation…
Year-End Reminders: Updating the Incremental Borrowing Rate Under ASC 842
Strengthening IBR methodology for year-end.
Streamlining Insurance Valuations: Unlocking Efficiencies in Property Insurance Coverage
Benefits of leveraging asset valuation work during an acquisition.
James Bublitz
James Bublitz specializes in the valuation of leasehold interests and owner-user industrial real property associated with purchase price allocations. He has experience valuing leasehold interests…
Robin Muhmel
Ms. Muhmel specializes in the valuation of machinery and equipment. She has nearly 10 years of experience valuing PP&E for financial and tax reporting, internal…
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.
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…
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…
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 over 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…
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.
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. With more than…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Do You Put a Price Tag on the Panama Canal?
How Do You Put a Price Tag on the Panama Canal?