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How do we deal with Fair Value

November 8, 2007

Analysis of:How Fair Value Could Affect Your Next Deal | cfo.com

Is it not time to recognize that acquisitions are not priced at tangible assset values? How do fair value and the tax treatment of asset purchase allocations get reconciled? We need a pragmatic approach.

The sub prime lending debacle - It's all in the mind

September 5, 2007

Analysis of:'Market can find solution to subprime debt crisis' | www.ft.com

Let 's face it, the street is renowned for over reacting to any sudden change. This is another example of the herd mentality.

Fraud: where does the professional's ultimate responsibility lie?

August 16, 2007

Analysis of:Is Fraud O.K., if You Help Just a Little? | select.nytimes.com

The real issue is who is the professional actually responsible to in the role he/she is paid to perform. One cannot lump all professionals together, as auditors and general council for example have very different roles. The bottom line is the professional must act true to the expectations created by his/her involvement.

Russian auditing priciples, where to next?

June 25, 2007

Analysis of:Pwc withdraws Yukos audits | www.ft.com

Can the international auditing community accept the Yukos situation? What does the PWC withdrawal really mean for international reporting standards? Is Putin and his political machine going to be allowed to interfere with independent auditors?

Linking Options to Share Price

June 12, 2007

Analysis of:Judge cites "The Sting" in backdating ruling | www.cfo.com

Did backdating options have an effect on the share price? Can a plaintiff link the motive for back dating options to inflating the share price at the time of the action? Is the judge's sting analogy valid?

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