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IAS 8 Best summary policies estimates and errors

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IAS 8 Best summary policies estimates and errors comprises a high level summary of the three items in this standard:

  1. Accounting policies,
  2. Accounting Estimates
  3. Errors

1. Accounting policies

Definition:

Accounting policies are the specific principles, bases, conventions, rules and practices applied by an entity in preparing and presenting financial statements.

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Selection and application of accounting policies:

  • If a standard or interpretation deals with a transaction, use that standard or interpretation
  • If no standard or interpretation deals with a transaction, judgment should be applied. The following sources should be referred to, to make the judgement:
    • Requirements and guidance in other standards/interpretations dealing with similar issues
    • Definitions, recognition criteria in the framework
    • May use other GAAP
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Best start with IFRS and US GAAP

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Best start with IFRS and US GAAP – Many of the world’s capital markets now require IFRS, or some form thereof, for financial statements of public-interest entities.

The remaining major capital markets without an IFRS mandate are: Best start with IFRS and US GAAP

  • The US, with no current plans to change Best start with IFRS and US GAAP
  • Japan, where voluntary adoption is allowed, but no mandatory transition date has been established
  • India, where regulatory authorities have made public statements about the intention to adopt from 2016-2017
  • China, which intends to fully converge at some undefined future date

Continued global adoption affects multinational businesses, as additional countries permit or require IFRS for statutory reporting purposes and public filings. IFRS requirements elsewhere in the … Read more

Asset-based business valuations

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Asset-based business valuations Asset-based business valuations are one of the most used valuation approaches in accounting. The asset accumulation method and the adjusted net asset method are both generally accepted business valuation methods of the asset-based business valuation approach.

When properly applied using consistent valuation variables, all asset-based business valuation approach methods should conclude approximately the same value for the subject business enterprise.

Additionally, when properly applied using consistent valuation variables, all asset-based business valuation approach methods may be used to conclude any of the following ownership interests:

  1. Total business enterprise (i.e., total long-term debt and total owners’ equity)
  2. Total business assets (i.e., total subject entity tangible and intangible assets)
  3. Total business owners’ equity (e.g., all classes of equity)
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Adjusted net asset method negative goodwill example

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The adjusted net asset method negative goodwill example is used to value a business based on the difference between the fair market value of the business assets and its liabilities. Depending on the particular purpose or circumstances underlying the valuation, this method sometimes uses the replacement or liquidation value of the company assets less the liabilities.

The asset accumulation method and the adjusted net asset method are both generally accepted business valuation methods of the asset-based business valuation approach. This is an example resulting in the recognition of negative goodwill. Other examples are intangible assets and tangible asset.

The valuation expert is again retained to estimate the value of 100 percent of the owners’ equity of … Read more

Adjusted net asset method tangible asset example

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The adjusted net asset method tangible asset example is used to value a business based on the difference between the fair market value of the business assets and its liabilities. Depending on the particular purpose or circumstances underlying the valuation, this method sometimes uses the replacement or liquidation value of the company assets less the liabilities.

The asset accumulation method and the adjusted net asset method are both generally accepted business valuation methods of the asset-based business valuation approach. This is an example resulting in the recognition of a revaluation to fair value of a tangible asset. Other examples are intangible assets and negative goodwill.

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Adjusted net asset method intangible assets example

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The adjusted net asset method intangible assets example is used to value a business based on the difference between the fair market value of the business assets and its liabilities. Depending on the particular purpose or circumstances underlying the valuation, this method sometimes uses the replacement or liquidation value of the company assets less the liabilities.

The asset accumulation method and the adjusted net asset method are both generally accepted business valuation methods of the asset-based business valuation approach. This is an example showing the recognition of an intangible asset. Other examples are tangible assets and negative goodwill.

An valuation expert is retained to estimate the value of 100 percent of the owners’ equity of … Read more

Asset accumulation valuation example

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Asset accumulation valuation example  – The asset accumulation method and the adjusted net asset method are both generally accepted business valuation methods of the asset-based business valuation approach. Here is an example of the asset accumulation method:

A valuation expert has been retained to estimate the fair market value of the total equity of Brown Client Company (“Brown”) as of December 31, 2016. Let’s assume that Brown is a family-owned construction contractor company. Asset accumulation valuation example

The valuation expert decided to use the asset-based valuation approach and the asset accumulation valuation method. sset accumulation valuation example

The Brown GAAP-basis balance sheet for December 31, 2016, is presented on Exhibit 1. All financial data … Read more

IFRS 13 Asset accumulation method

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IFRS 13 Asset accumulation method – The asset accumulation method and the adjusted net asset method are both generally accepted business valuation methods of the asset-based business valuation approach.

The asset accumulation method is well suited for business and security valuations performed for transaction, taxation, and controversy purposes. All business valuation approaches and methods can indicate the defined value of the subject business entity. IFRS 13 Asset accumulation method

In addition, the asset accumulation method also helps to explain the concluded value—by specifically identifying the value impact of each category of the subject entity assets and liabilities.

IFRS 13 Asset accumulation method This informational content of the asset accumulation method is particularly useful in a transaction, taxation, or controversy context when … Read more

IFRS 13 Adjusted net asset method

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IFRS 13 Adjusted net asset method and the asset accumulation method are both generally accepted business valuation methods of the asset-based business valuation approach.

First, the valuation expert typically starts with the subject company’s GAAP-based balance sheet. The valuation expert will use the balance sheet dated closest to the analysis valuation date. Preferably, the valuation expert will use the company’s balance sheet that was prepared just before the analysis valuation date. IFRS 13 Adjusted net asset method

Second, the valuation expert identifies and separates (for further analysis) any non-operating or excess assets reported on the balance sheet. Such assets may include vacant land or other assets held for investment purposes. Such assets may also include those … Read more