Webinar Details
Course Description
This program aims to deepen accountants' and CFOs' understanding of valuation techniques in the context of US GAAP and fair value assessments. It focuses on enhancing participants' ability to assess valuation services critically, improve internal procedures and offer well-informed advice to clients. The primary focus of the presentation will be on purchase price allocation (ASC 805), impairment testing (ASC 350/360) and stock compensation (ASC 718). Both technical and practical perspectives will be shared. This will be a great opportunity to bolster your knowledge about critical matters related to fair value.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key valuation approaches and techniques used in fair value measurements.
- Recognize how to evaluate fair value assessments conducted by valuation firms.
- Discover how to better help advise clients on fair value considerations.
- Identify how to improve internal procedures related to valuation and fair value measurements.
Prerequisites
- None
Who Should Attend
CPAs, CFOs, and finance leaders impacted by valuations.
Advanced Preparation
None
Presenter Details
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William A. Johnston, ASA, IA/BV
- CEO and Senior Managing Director
Bill is the CEO and Senior Managing Director of Empire Valuation Consultants, where he has worked since 1994. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) of the American Society of Appraisers, and one of the first recipients of the American Society of Appraiser's intangible asset designation.
Bill has managed and prepared numerous valuations for financial reporting purposes, including purchase price allocation, goodwill impairment testing and cheap stock (ASC 718/409a). He is currently a member of the Board of Governors for the ASA and is Past Chair of the ASA’s Business Valuation Committee. He is also past President of the ASA’s New York City Chapter and chaired the first national conference co-sponsored by the ASA covering f... Read more
NASBA Sponsor
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Live Webinar
Valuation 101 for CFOs and Accountants: Key Fair Value Considerations
Sponsored by Empire Valuation Consultants
- Nov 6, 2025
- 2:00 PM EST
- Credits: 1.50
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