Ceteris professionals provide valuation analysis services to national and multinational corporations, private equity firms, attorneys, not-for-profit institutions, fiduciaries and individuals. Our valuation experts participate in all phases of valuation consulting projects from initial client discussions through analysis and conclusion of value opinion. With backgrounds in finance, economics, accounting and statistics, our advisors hold advanced degrees and certifications, including MBA, ASA, CFA, CPA, and PhD.
We have extensive experience valuing a wide range of assets and liabilities, including:
- Business Enterprise Valuations
- Valuation of Intellectual Property and other Intangible Assets
- Purchase Price Allocations for Domestic and International Transactions
- Valuation of Subsidiaries of Domestic and/or International Companies
- Executive compensation (options, phantom stock, share appreciation rights)
- Financial assets (Options, Fixed Income Securities, Preferred Stock)
Our Valuation Opinions and Uses:
- Allocation of Purchase Price for Financial Accounting: FAS 141R (ASC 805) Business Combinations
- Allocation of Purchase Price for Tax Compliance: IRC 1060, IRC 338
- Annual testing for Impairment of Goodwill and other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets: FAS 142 (ASC Topic 350)
- Standard of Value - Fair Value definition: FAS 157 (ASC Topic 820)
- Intercompany transaction pricing
- Acquisitions and divestitures of assets
- Subchapter S elections
- Litigation cases
- Tax and financial reporting compliance
In addition, Ceteris provides audit and litigation support for valuation controversies. From a preliminary advisory role to the delivery of expert testimony, our ability to resolve disputes requires objectivity, access to appropriate resources, information and experience; and a rigorous and methodical approach.
Our experts have provided key testimony and litigation support in landmark cases for valuation matters.
We also address such issues as the selection of accounting methods and financial reporting approaches, corporate tax shelters, audit failures, cost allocations, the valuation of both tangible and intangible assets, and the determination of damages in a variety of contexts.
Contact one of our experts today.
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