Purchase Price Allocation (PPA): From Deal to Disclosure
Purchase Price Allocation (PPA): From Deal to Disclosure Navigating the Full Purchase Price Allocation Lifecycle Introduction to Purchase Price Allocation PPA: From Deal to Disclosure The act of closing a deal can, in many respects, only be the start. After the ink has dried on an acquisition agreement, the acquiring company must follow a disciplined […]
Financial Reporting Valuation Malaysia
Financial Reporting Valuation Malaysia A Practical Guide for Junior to Mid-Level Finance Professionals Introduction to Financial Reporting Valuation Malaysia Financial Reporting Valuation is no longer a minor expertise that only deal teams or Big Four consultants know about; in the case of finance professionals in Malaysia. With an increase in the complexity of Malaysian companies […]
PPA Valuation Impact on Financial Reporting
PPA Valuation Impact on Financial Reporting Picture 1 : Understanding Purchase Price Allocation In the case of an acquisition between two companies, the deal does not close with the deal signing. As a matter of fact, the process of deciding how to apportion the purchase price to the assets and liabilities of the acquired company […]
Top PPA Valuation Mistakes to Avoid
Top PPA Valuation Mistakes to Avoid One of the most technically challenging activities in financial reporting is purchase price allocation. Accounting standards, mainly those of IFRS 3 and ASC 805, when one business acquires another stipulate that the purchase price be apportioned to all recognisable assets and liabilities at their fair values and the remaining […]
Global IFRS 3 PPA Certification Program

Case Study: PPA for a Cross-Border Acquisition under IFRS 3 Introduction: Global IFRS 3 PPA Certification Program The complexities that are presented by cross-border acquisitions are beyond traditional PPA. The disparities in the accounting activities in the local areas, exchange rate, taxation systems, legal systems form hurdles in the establishment of reasonable values of such […]
Accredited Intangible Assets Valuation Course

Case Study: PPA for a Technology Start-Up with Intangible Assets Introduction: Accredited Intangible Assets Valuation Course The reason behind the uniqueness of technology start-ups as targets of acquisition is that they are highly dependent on intangible assets as opposed to physical property. In such situations Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) can be very instrumental in ensuring […]
Accredited IFRS 3 PPA Certification Program

Case Study: Purchase Price Allocation for a Manufacturing Company Acquisition Introduction: Accredited IFRS 3 PPA Certification Program The process of acquiring a manufacturing firm necessitates careful thought with regard to the arrangement of financial, operational, and strategic planning to make sure that the purchase process brings about value and adheres to the accounting and regulatory […]
Professional Tax Implications IFRS Certification

Tax Implications of Purchase Price Allocation and Consideration Adjustments Learn Professional Tax Implications IFRS Certification Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) of M&A transactions is not only the basis of accounting goodwill but also tax consequences are serious. Consideration alternatives, including contingent or deferred payments, have an impact on deductibility of expenses, recognition of deferred tax and […]
Certified IFRS 3 and IFRS 9 Valuation Course

Reassessment of Contingent Consideration: IFRS 3 and IFRS 9 Treatment Learn Certified IFRS 3 and IFRS 9 Valuation Course The aspect of contingent consideration frequently develops after an acquisition since the performance criteria are achieved or market conditions vary. The rules to follow in assessing are extensive in IFRS 3 and IFRS 9 depending upon […]
Advanced Fair Value Valuation under IFRS 13

Fair Value Measurement Techniques for PPA under IFRS 13 Learn Advanced Fair Value Valuation under IFRS 13 The decision on the extent to which the assets and liabilities of a company would have a value following an acquisition is not merely a financial undertaking in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), but also a […]