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Mercer’s Musings #1: USPAP and the Internal Revenue Service

Chris Mercer

Many years ago, I wrote a column for the Business Valuation Review that the editor, Jay Fishman, FASA , called “Mercer’s Musings.” We must also comply with the ASA Business Valuation Standards and the Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers.

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No Marketability Discounts or Discounts for Illiquidity for Controlling Interests of Companies

Chris Mercer

My most recent post, titled Fair Market Value and the Nonexistent Marketability Discount , generated quite a discussion when posted on LinkedIn. The post provided a solid rationale that there is no such thing as a marketability discount for controlling interests of companies. ” (p.

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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article

Appraiser Newsroom

Transfer pricing valuations necessitate careful analysis of comparable transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing. Compliance with transfer pricing regulations, such as the OECD’s guidelines, is necessary to ensure that intercompany transactions involving intangible property reflect market conditions.

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She has over 12 years of experience in litigation support and financial valuation services, specializing in forensic/investigative accounting and business valuation. Baker, ASA, CFA , is a member/partner at CapVal -American Business Appraisers. Allen, CPA/ABV, CFF, CFE , is a partner at Anthem Forensics.

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Appraiser Newsroom

He has more than 31 years of experience in providing valuation and financial advisory services. Josh Putnam | Ernst & Young LLP Business valuation professional with extensive experience in the valuation of the business enterprise, equity and intangible assets.

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Appraiser Newsroom

This paramount event provides an experience unlike other appraisal conferences, offering timely content for all appraisal professionals spanning Business Valuation, Personal Property, Machinery & Equipment, Real Property, Gems & Jewelry as well as Appraisal Review & Management. and international courts.

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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article

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This paramount event provides an experience unlike other appraisal conferences, offering timely content for all appraisal professionals spanning Business Valuation, Personal Property, Machinery & Equipment, Real Property, Gems & Jewelry as well as Appraisal Review & Management. In addition, Ms.