Tue, Nov 11, 2014

Valuation Insights, Fourth Quarter 2014

In this edition of Valuation Insights, we discuss the results of the 2014 U.S. Goodwill Impairment Study conducted by Kroll and the Financial Executives Research Foundation.
Download the Report

The Study examines general and industry goodwill impairment trends through December 2013, and reports the 2014 results of the annual survey of Financial Executives International members. Other topics covered in this issue include:

  • The new book, 2014 Valuation Handbook – Industry Cost of Capital, released in October
  • Valuation standards in Germany that should be considered by companies making investments in the country
  • Duff & Phelps recent expansion in Europe through both acquisitions and organic growth


Valuation Advisory Services

Our valuation experts provide valuation services for financial reporting, tax, investment and risk management purposes.

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment

Kroll is a leading provider of goodwill, intangible and long-lived asset impairment testing.

Portfolio Valuation

Kroll specializes in assisting clients with the valuation of alternative investments, specifically securities and positions for which there are no "active market" quotations.


Fairness Opinions

#1 ranked provider of fairness opinions for boards of directors and special committees.