Valuation

When companies require an objective and independent assessment of value, they look to Duff & Phelps.

Duff & Phelps finance and accounting expertise, combined with its use and development of sophisticated valuation methodologies, fulfill even the most complex financial reporting and tax requirements. They constantly monitor changing regulations and consistently provide input to the Financial Accounting Standards Board as it develops implementation guidance and new financial reporting rules with valuation implications. Also, Duff & Phelps performs tax valuations and related consulting in accordance with the regulations and guidance established by the Internal Revenue Service and other taxing authorities. Duff & Phelps valuation opinions are fully defensible and documented to withstand scrutiny from the SEC or other regulatory bodies.

Client Alert: Highlights from the 2009 AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments: Focus on Valuation Issues
The 2009 AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments held on December 7 - 9, 2009 in Washington D.C. brought together regulators, standard setters, auditors, preparers and users of financial statements, and other constituencies in a discussion of the current issues and hot topics in financial reporting. The highlights provide Duff & Phelps' observations on the key valuation takeaways that affect fair value measurements, impairments and disclosures, and other related topics.
Webcast Replay: IFRS and Valuation — A Look at the Changes Ahead Upon IFRS Adoption
This webcast discusses topics arising when converting from US GAAP to IFRS in the context of convergence, early adoption or mandatory adoption of IFRS.

Valuing Contingent Consideration under SFAS 141R, Business Combinations: Issues and Implications for CFOs and the Transaction Team
Duff & Phelps managing directors Lynne Weber and Rick Schwartz discus issues and implications for CFOs and the transaction team when valuing contingent consideration under SFAS 141R, Business Combinations.

The Impact of FAS 141R
FASB’s new Statement 141 (R), which makes significant changes to current accounting rules for business combinations, is expected to become effective as early as January 2009.

Valuing Contingent Consideration under SFAS 141R: Preparing for Implementation
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.

Maximizing Cash Flows from Long-Lived Asset Impairments
Read the cover article of Valuation Insights Q2 to learn more about maximizing cash flows from long-lived asset impairments.

Compliance Week Magazine “Squeezing Cash Flow From Impairments” – Bob Herman, Ross Prindle, Matt Jaimes and Mark Simzyk quoted
In this economic environment, more and more companies are recognizing asset impairments, including those pursuant to SFAS 144-Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.

Summary of IASB Exposure Draft RE: Measurement of Fair Value
The IASB has recently issued for public comment an Exposure Draft that addresses the measurement of Fair Value.
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