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New edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published

IVSC

This substantial update includes new chapters on Data & Inputs, Documentation, and Financial Instruments , alongside a reordered General Standards section that more accurately reflects the modern valuation process. Documentation Updated requirements for comprehensive record-keeping in line with national standards and regulations.

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Valuing Intangible Assets: Challenges and Considerations in Business Valuation

RNC

However, while tangible assets such as property and equipment are relatively straightforward to evaluate, intangible assets present a unique set of challenges. Intangible asset valuation has emerged as a vital aspect of business valuation, requiring careful consideration and expertise.

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Key Elements of Litigation Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

Professional business appraisers use the business’s financial documents to complete their valuation. Intangible Assets A business valuation typically accounts for a business’s assets as part of the overall valuation. Litigation can have adverse effects on a business’s intangible assets.

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Net Asset Method of Valuation of Shares: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide

RNC

Hence, for industries like manufacturing, infrastructure, or startups with substantial tangible or intangible assets, this method is indispensable. Experienced valuation firms apply robust industry standards and advanced methodologies to navigate complexities such as asset adjustments and intangible asset considerations.

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The Unicorn Puzzle

Harvard Corporate Governance

With this capital, they can invest more in organizational intangible assets with less expropriation risk than if they were public. We document the evolution of the number of unicorns and find that the number increases at an accelerating pace over our sample period. We create a new unicorn database. Our sample covers all U.S.

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PPA Valuation For Tax Purposes

Peak Business Valuation

Tax authorities require businesses to report the value of assets and liabilities for tax compliance. This impacts depreciation schedules, amortization of intangible assets, and overall tax liability. For example, tangible assets often qualify for accelerated depreciation which can lead to significant tax savings.

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Charting the Future of Valuation: Reflections from EY’s Global Valuation Leader

IVSC

Today, around half our work involves valuing intangible assets and intellectual property for both financial reporting and transaction-related purposes. Clients need to have the confidence that valuation opinions are being properly and robustly reached, the work thorough and checked, and the rationale well documented.