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ASC 805 Valuations: Why Need Them?
- January 14, 2023
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
No CommentsASC 805 valuations are conducted for purposes of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, stock option exercises, tangible and intangible asset valuations. ASC 805 is a requirement set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Valuation experts who adhere to these standards must comply with certain procedures as well as demonstrate an understanding of the various methods used in performing financial analysis and calculations. This includes considering factors such as market data on comparable companies, -
How do we expect the year 2022 to close?
- December 6, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Global Economy
While the economic growth across major economies is already being challenged, inflation remains an added force that concerns central banks across these economies. The rise in the central bank rates is one option to help tackle inflation, provided handled with a delicate balance. In an ideal condition, rising rates lead to expenditure reduction to stabilize prices. On the other hand, economic growth slows down as borrowing costs for companies increase, and access to capital becomes -
How Precise Valuation can be the game changer in Litigation Finance?
- September 7, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
Litigation finance is a rapidly growing industry that provides funding to plaintiffs in exchange for a portion of their potential settlement or jury award. When deciding whether or not to provide funding, litigation finance companies must accurately value the case in order to assess the risk involved and determine a reasonable return on investment. Litigation Finance Investment Market to grow $11.4 bn in 2019 to more than double to $23.3 bn in 2027, as per -
The Peaks and Pitfalls of Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
- August 1, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Global Economy, International, Uncategorized
Many investors think that the key to making money in investments is to buy low and sell high. While this is certainly one way to make a profit, it requires a great deal of luck and timing. A more reliable method for assessing the value of an investment is to conduct a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. What is DCF? Discounted cash flow analysis (DCF) is a financial valuation technique that discounts future cash flows -
4 Trends to watch out for in H2 2022
- July 21, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
The first six months of 2022 have seen the market close with a drop of more than 20 percent. A heady mix of inflation worries and growth stagnation/deceleration has pushed central banks' interest rate hikes worldwide. What will the next half of the year respond to? Interest rate awaits The Russia-Ukraine war is the main culprit behind all-time high inflation rates. It has tattered the equity market. The recent market correction has been a hot -
Why private equity firms must be agile in today’s economy
- June 18, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Global Economy, Uncategorized
In today's complex macroeconomic environment, private equity firms are facing pressure on multiple fronts. Deals are harder to come by, valuations are under pressure, and fundraising is becoming more difficult. Despite the challenges, we believe that private equity remains an attractive investment option for those seeking to generate long-term returns. By understanding how firms are likely to adapt in the current environment, investors can position themselves to take advantage of potential opportunities as they arise. -
Fast Changing Landscape – What PE firms are doing in Oil & Gas?
- June 9, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy
The rule of three says to emphasize and surprise, take advantage of the way our brains cling to patterns. Harness the power of three. Harness environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) criteria when assessing the performance of portfolio companies. In the past 2 decades, there has been an upward movement in both the number of private equity deals in the oil and gas industry and the dollar value of these transactions. The ten largest private -
Business Valuation: The Need Of The Hour
- May 20, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Finance & accounting, Global Economy
Consider the following scenarios: Stakeholders for a company change A company wants to sell its business A startup wants to offer equity as compensation The commonality in the above scenarios is that they all require the business to be evaluated. New stakeholders will want to know the value of a company. Buying and selling of business can be undertaken only post valuation of its business. Pricing compensation will also be subject to the business's value. -
Stagnation – lessons from the past for the future
- April 13, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
The dark night rises and brings back with it the term stagflation. The world has seen it earlier, but COVID has resurrected it from the dead. A lethal combination of stagnant/negative growth and high inflation and the heady cocktail is coined “Stagflation”. The paradox here is that the usual measures for controlling itself are counterproductive and may lead to further economic depression. Raising interest rates to counter inflation will only make borrowing more expensive. The -
ESG – The Only Way Forward!
- March 24, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Economics, Global Economy
Corporate Social Responsibility was a term associated with a company’s accountability towards the country, be it for the environment or its citizens. Education or health initiatives were shouldered as part of its cultural milieu to give back, in simple terms. With the UN driving sustainable development goals at the grass-root level, companies are increasingly pressured to step in. However, the discerning factor here is measuring the change, measuring the sustainability factor. ESG steps in -
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