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Business Combinations and Goodwill: What Is the Latest With Fair Value?

Lorman Education Services
Training Provided by Lorman Education Services BenefitsThe Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued a Statement on Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157) which clarifies the concept of fair value in financial reporting. Along with the FASB's proposed revision of its Statement on Business Combinations (SFAS 141R), fair value measurements may change the way acquiring companies report the acquisition on its financial statements. These changes could ultimately impact deal pricing and structure. Fair value measurements often require the use of outside valuation specialists. This teleconference will help management of companies making acquisitions understand how these revised accounting statements will impact their financial reporting. The teleconference will also delve into how to effectively use an outside valuations specialist for financial reporting purposes. Finally, the teleconference will discuss how auditors may review the work of outside valuations specialists for financial reporting purposes and the relationship between management, their outside auditor and the valuation specialist. Independent auditors wanting to further understand the role of valuation specialists may find this discussion particularly useful. Controllers, CFOs, CEOs, business managers and owners, tax managers and officers, buyers, accountants, operation and production managers and inventory managers
This is primarily teleseminar training
instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in Milwaukee, WI,
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Duration:1 days
Training Presented in:English
About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services
Lorman Education Services - Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Please use Priority Code 16175 when registering. Lorman Education Services began offering continuing education seminars in 1987. Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that...
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