Duff & Phelps managing directors Lynne Weber and Rick Schwartz discuss issues and implications for CFOs and the transaction team when valuing contingent consideration under SFAS 141R, Business Combinations.
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The issuance of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141R, Business Combinations (FAS 141R) overhauls the financial reporting requirements for business combinations. The implications are broad and numerous. This Valuation Insights article authored by Duff & Phelps Managing Director Lynne Weber explores contingent consideration implications.
Originally presented on Thursday, October 04, 2007.
Originally presented on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
Originally presented on Thursday, February 23, 2006.
Duff & Phelps specializes in helping companies adjust to new valuation reporting requirements, regularly updating its valuation models to account for new requirements. One focus for this activity is FASB’s new Statement 141 (R), which makes significant changes to current accounting rules for business combinations. FASB 141 (R) is expected to become effective as early as January 2009.
Originally presented on Tuesday, February 21, 2006