The Impact Of Fair Value Accounting On Firms Performance And Pension Assets

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The Impact of Fair Value Accounting on Firms' Performance and Pension Assets

Author : Shaofeng Zheng
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Impact of Fair Value Accounting on Firms' Performance and Pension Assets written by Shaofeng Zheng and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My dissertation comprises of two essays: 1) The Effects of Fair Value Measurements (IFRS 13) on Operating Performance and Market Performance, and on Value Relevance of Firms across European Countries; 2) The Disclosure of Fair Value Pension Asset under SFAS No. 158, Pension Assumptions, and Earnings Manipulation. Fair value accounting has been gained a spotlight over years. My first essay focuses on Fair Value measurements (IFRS13), which provides a single source for all fair value measurements, and clarifies the definition of fair value and enhance the disclosures. I examine the effect of IFRS 13 fair value on operating performance, the market reaction to the key event of the announcement date of IFRS 13 adoption, and the effect on value relevance in the context of IFRS 13 adoption by a large sample of five countries in European Union: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom from 2010 to 2014. Evidences from the analyses of the models revealed that the operating performance overally decreased after IFRS 13 adoption in France and Germany but increased in Italy, Spain and United Kingdom based on some ratios to evaluate the operating performance. Firms with higher ROA in pre-IFRS 13 might report more consecutive earnings after IFRS 13 adoption than firms with lower ROA in pre-IFRS 13. Market reaction was tested on the key event of IFRS 13 adoption: the announcement date of IFRS 13. The results of the event study indicate that the cumulative abnormal returns (CAR) are negatively associated with the release date of IFRS 13 adoption, suggesting that European markets' reaction has been somewhat negative to IFRS 13. The adjustment to earnings per share model suggests mixed evidence of a increase in value relevance. In summary, European market may perceive IFRS 13 as an important in financial reporting or a reduction in the formation asymmetry and these results have implications for investors, auditors, and educators. In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, required firms to disclose and recognize the full funded status of defined benefit pension plans in the balance sheet instead of only in the footnote. Comparing with recognition, there are limited researches about the effect of the disclosure of fair value pension assets on the expected rate of return (ERR). Therefore, my second essay examines the association between the disclosure of fair value pension plan assets under SFAS No. 158 and ERR. Empirical results support that firms with the Level-3 fair value of pension assets are more like to inflate ERR and are more like to meet ERR through the actual rate of return (ARR) of the Level-3 fair value of pension assets. In addition, I explore the relationship between the disclosure of fair value pension plan assets and earnings target through ERR management. The results document that firms with the Level-3 fair value pension asset more like to achieve earnings target when they marginally fall short of earnings expectations. Such disclosures could improve the efficient use of the information by market participants.

Valuation Based on Earnings

Author : Robert A. G. Monks
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118026454
Total Pages : 581 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis Valuation Based on Earnings by : Robert A. G. Monks

Download or read book Valuation Based on Earnings written by Robert A. G. Monks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment "The valuation of securities . . . is as big a subject as they come, running in multi?-dimensions from qualitative to psychological, from static todynamic, from one dominant measure to a complex soup, and using measures that range from those that are internal to the observer to those determined bythe markets. In Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment, Bob andhis worthy coauthor cover the full range of valuation methods." From the Foreword by Dean LeBaron Corporate valuation for portfolio investment means determining the present value of future worth. While this may sound like a straightforward task, in reality, it takes time and hard-earned experience to effectively perform this essential financial function. Robert Monks and Alexandra Lajoux understand the difficulty of this endeavor. That's why they have created Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this reliable guide addresses the many facets of valuation and reveals what it takes to determine the value of corporate equity securities for the purpose of portfolio investment. Written with the professional investor in mind, Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment takes you through a wide range of approaches including those primarily based in assets, earnings, cash flow, and securities prices and discusses hybrid valuation techniques that combine aspects of these four main sources of valuation information. Along the way, it also examines the importance of qualitative measures such as governance and details a variety of special situations in the life cycle of businesses, including stock splits, spin-offs, and pension funding. If you're seeking superior returns from investments in corporate equity, then you have to have a firm understanding of valuation. With Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment as your guide, you'll be in a better position to improve your sense of a company's worth and the possible price ranges for buy, sell, and hold decisions.

Fair Value and Pension Fund Management

Author : Niels E. Kortleve
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 044452245X
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (445 download)

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Book Synopsis Fair Value and Pension Fund Management by : Niels E. Kortleve

Download or read book Fair Value and Pension Fund Management written by Niels E. Kortleve and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in accordance with the rules set by the International Accounting Standards Board, this work deals with the application of fair-value principles to accounting for pensions. It is of interest to pension professionals, pension fund trustees, and regulators.

The Value of Accounting

Author : Erik Peek
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789058923011
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book The Value of Accounting written by Erik Peek and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment

Author : Robert A. G. Monks
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470936762
Total Pages : 581 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment by : Robert A. G. Monks

Download or read book Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment written by Robert A. G. Monks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed guide to the discipline of corporate valuation Designed for the professional investor who is building an investment portfolio that includes equity, Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment takes you through a range of approaches, including those primarily based on assets, earnings, cash flow, and securities prices, as well as hybrid techniques. Along the way, it discusses the importance of qualitative measures such as governance, which go well beyond generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards, and addresses a variety of special situations in the life cycle of businesses, including initial public offerings and bankruptcies. Engaging and informative, Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment also contains formulas, checklists, and models that the authors, or other experts, have found useful in making equity investments. Presents more than a dozen hybrid approaches to valuation, explaining their relevance to different types of investors Charts stock market trends, both verbally and visually, enabling investors to think like traders when needed Offers valuation guidance based on less quantitative factors, namely management quality and factors relating to the company and the economy Corporate Valuation for Portfolio Investment puts this dynamic discipline in perspective and presents proven ways to determine the value of corporate equity securities for the purpose of portfolio investment.

The Evaluation Relevance of Pension Accounting Information

Author : Edward M. Werner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book The Evaluation Relevance of Pension Accounting Information written by Edward M. Werner and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigates the association between pension accounting information and both firm value and credit ratings. My findings indicate that fair-value-based pension accounting information is not more evaluation relevant (often termed value relevant in prior literature relating specifically to the equity valuation decision) than pension information recognized in the financial statements under SFAS 87. In fact, I find SFAS 87 information to be more evaluation relevant in models with composite pension variables. However, once I disaggregate the variables, the performance of fair-value data improves, which suggests that the loss in evaluation relevance is due mainly to the aggregation of transitory components (i.e. actuarial and investment gains and losses) with more persistent pension cost components. Similar to previous research, incremental evaluation relevance tests of pension cost component variables suggest that the market may overvalue pension components relative to regular earnings components. Moreover, my results suggest that financial statement users, particularly credit rating analysts, focus on pension income statement information, also indicative of overvaluation and weaker risk assessments. Should the U.S. continue to shift toward a fair-value based pension accounting standard, recognizing transitory elements of pension cost separately from net income (perhaps as part of comprehensive income) can mitigate any loss in evaluation relevance.

Fair Value Measurements

Author : International Accounting Standards Board
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fair Value Measurements written by International Accounting Standards Board and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Private Equity Accounting, Investor Reporting, and Beyond

Author : Mariya Stefanova
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0133593118
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (335 download)

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Book Synopsis Private Equity Accounting, Investor Reporting, and Beyond by : Mariya Stefanova

Download or read book Private Equity Accounting, Investor Reporting, and Beyond written by Mariya Stefanova and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2015 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Private Equity Accounting, Investor Reporting and Beyond takes the discussion around private equity accounting to the next level beyond the basic private equity accounting principles identifying areas of importance where things can go wrong and delving into the intimate details of the different sub-asset classes such as real estate funds, infrastructure funds, debt funds, mezzanine funds, fund-of-funds (FoF) and other Limited Partners (large institutional investors, pension funds, university endowments, etc). The book also adds a new perspective - the perspective of the Limited Partners (LPs) investing in private equity allowing the LPs to have a peek at the private equity kitchen and its processes where all the General Partner (GP) accounts, investor reports and capital statements are forged and provides them with essential tips on what to check in GP reports and what the pitfalls of LP accounting for PE investments are. Starting with the main changes in the private equity landscape, the impact of private equity structures on the accounting and reporting, the importance of allocations and allocation rules, the reasons of their existence and the impact on investor reports of getting them wrong, highlighting some neglected processes (e.g. rebalancing, partner transfers) and common mistakes to some essential guidance and best practice of carried interest modelling, The Advanced Guide reveals intimate secrets of these processes previously available only by learning from peers. The Advanced Guide also elaborates on various reporting frameworks (ILPA Quarterly Reporting Best Practice, IPEV Investor Reporting Guidelines) and additional layers of reporting (ESG Reporting) and their specifics. The chapter on private equity valuations provides some invaluable guidance on valuations for different types of instruments such us non-controlling interest, fund interests (for LPs), private loans, not-traded debt and other debt instruments and provides an update on some current discussions such as the unit of account and the use of mathematical models (e.g. Option Pricing Models, Probability-expected Weighted Return Models) in private equity. Performance measurement is also taken to a whole new level discussing not only traditional performance metrics such as IRR and multiples and revealing some major flaws in the IRR as a traditional metric used by private equity, but also suggesting some new advanced performance metrics used by the most sophisticated GPs and LPs. Drawing on extensive experience as a practitioner and instructor, Mariya Stefanova reviews all the details and processes that private equity firms and fund accountants should follow, identifying both current best practices and costly pitfalls to avoid. Replete with up-to-date, user-friendly examples from all main jurisdictions, this guide explains the precise workings and lifecycles of private equity funds; reviews commercial terms; compares structures and their current tax treatments; shows how to read Limited Partnership Agreements; and much more.

Accounting for Pensions

Author : Kenneth William Shaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Accounting for Pensions written by Kenneth William Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Analyzing the Fair Market Value of Assets and the Stakeholders' Investment Decisions

Author : Dr. Anis I. Milad
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1728314615
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (283 download)

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Book Synopsis Analyzing the Fair Market Value of Assets and the Stakeholders' Investment Decisions by : Dr. Anis I. Milad

Download or read book Analyzing the Fair Market Value of Assets and the Stakeholders' Investment Decisions written by Dr. Anis I. Milad and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation was designed to investigate the relationship between the fair market value of assets and stakeholders’ investment decisions. The Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) is primarily responsible for establishing generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (Weygandt, Kieso, and Kimmel, 2003). According to the FASB, GAAP require disclosing of the fair value of assets of organizations. This research investigated the effect of the disclosure of fair value of assets on stakeholders’ investment decisions. The research question was, How does the hidden market value of assets affect male and female stakeholders’ investment decisions? The survey positively answered this question. Both female and male respondents (519) agreed the market value of assets helps them make better investment decisions. The participants equally shared the need to know the current market value of the company’s assets to make better investment decisions. The investment decisions were shared evenly by the female and male participants.

Market-Related Values and Pension Accounting

Author : Paquita Y. Davis-Friday
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 53 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (129 download)

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Book Synopsis Market-Related Values and Pension Accounting by : Paquita Y. Davis-Friday

Download or read book Market-Related Values and Pension Accounting written by Paquita Y. Davis-Friday and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87 - Employers' Accounting for Pensions (SFAS No. 87) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106 - Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits other than Pensions (SFAS No. 106) allow firms to compute the expected return on plan assets by multiplying rate of return assumptions by fair values or smoothed fair values (moving averages of fair values) of plan assets. In an equity market with large price changes, the smoothed fair value of plan assets can differ considerably from the fair value. For example, during the strong bull market of the late 1990s, fair values exceeded smoothed fair values by more than 20 percent for some firms. This study examines the financial statement effect of using smoothed fair values instead of fair values and whether the market adjusts for these different accounting choices. We find that a majority of our sample uses some form of smoothed fair value to compute expected returns. Further, smoothing reduces earnings per share by more than 4.0% (9.8%) for the upper quarter (tenth) of our firms depending on the year. We find limited evidence that the market adjusts equity prices for income differences caused by firms using smoothed fair values instead of fair values.

Security Analysis: The Classic 1934 Edition

Author : Benjamin Graham
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780070244962
Total Pages : 762 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book Security Analysis: The Classic 1934 Edition written by Benjamin Graham and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1934 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains financial analysis techniques, shows how to interpret financial statements, and discusses the analysis of fixed-income securities and the valuation of stocks.

International Financial Statement Analysis

Author : Thomas R. Robinson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119029740
Total Pages : 1064 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book International Financial Statement Analysis written by Thomas R. Robinson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better analysis for more accurate international financial valuation International Financial Statement Analysis provides the most up-to-date detail for the successful assessment of company performance and financial position regardless of country of origin. The seasoned experts at the CFA Institute offer readers a rich, clear reference, covering all aspects from financial reporting mechanics and standards to understanding income and balance sheets. Comprehensive guidance toward effective analysis techniques helps readers make real-world use of the knowledge presented, with this new third edition containing the most current standards and methods for the post-crisis world. Coverage includes the complete statement analysis process, plus information on income tax accounting, employee compensation, and the impact of foreign exchange rates on the statements of multinational corporations. Financial statement analysis gives investment professionals important insights into the true financial condition of a company. With it, realistic valuations can be made for investment, lending, or merger and acquisition purposes. The process is becoming increasingly complex, but this book helps readers deal with the practical challenges that arise at the international level. Understand the accounting mechanics behind financial reporting Discover the differences between statements from around the world Learn how each financial statement element affects securities valuation Master analysis for clues into operations and risk characteristics Amid an uncertain global economic climate, in today's volatile international markets, the ability to effectively evaluate financial statements is a critical skill. Standards and conditions are continuously evolving, and investment professionals need a strong, up-to-date resource for the latest rules and best practices. International Financial Statement Analysis provides this and more, with clarity and expert advice.

Investing in Your Own Equity

Author : Robert J. Bloomfield
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Investing in Your Own Equity written by Robert J. Bloomfield and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firms can effectively take long or short positions on their own equity by holding treasury shares, contributing their shares to their pension fund, write put or call options on their stock, compensate employees with stock options, or invest in other entities (e.g., other firms, stock indexes) that hold shares of their stock. In each of these circumstances, fair value accounting methods can allow firms to report on these quot;self-generatedquot; unrealized gains or losses (quot;UGLsquot;). In this paper we present a model and experimental evidence indicating that, if investors attend to unrealized gains and losses (UGLs) associated with a firm's own equity, equity price changes reflect through subsequent periods to create high volatility and predictable autocorrelations in price. Our results provide evidence that the reflection-induced volatility is determined by an interaction between the extent of the self-investment and the prominence of the self-generated UGLs on the primary reporting statement (with comprehensive income performance statements providing high prominence).

Mark to Market and Fair Value Accounting

Author : James W. Curtis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781614702153
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Mark to Market and Fair Value Accounting written by James W. Curtis and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Accounting and Valuation Guide

Author : AICPA
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1948306638
Total Pages : 619 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (483 download)

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Download or read book Accounting and Valuation Guide written by AICPA and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed for preparers of financial statements, independent auditors, and valuation specialists, this guide provides nonauthoritative guidance and illustrations regarding the accounting for and valuation of portfolio company investments held by investment companies within the scope of FASB ASC 946, Financial Services —Investment Companies, (including private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, and business development companies). It features16 case studies that can be used to reason through real situations faced by investment fund managers, valuation specialists and auditors, this guide addresses many accounting and valuation issues that have emerged over time to assist investment companies in addressing the challenges in estimating fair value of these investments, such as: Unit of account Transaction costs Calibration The impact of control and marketability Backtesting

Fair Value Accounting, Earnings Management, and the Case of Bargain Purchase Gain

Author : Steven B. Lilien
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis Fair Value Accounting, Earnings Management, and the Case of Bargain Purchase Gain by : Steven B. Lilien

Download or read book Fair Value Accounting, Earnings Management, and the Case of Bargain Purchase Gain written by Steven B. Lilien and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new accounting standard (FASB ASC 805) requires acquiring firms to estimate the fair value of net assets acquired and recognize the excess amount over purchase price as a bargain purchase gain, a component of current earnings. The flexibility in fair value measurement provides acquiring management with discretion to determine the amount of the bargain purchase gain, and thereby, inflate income. This paper investigates the association between bargain purchase gains booked by the acquirer and smoothing of acquirers' earning performance across time. We find that bargain purchase gains, and in particular, the level-3 fair value estimates of intangible assets acquired, have consistently been used to smooth earnings but that such smoothing activities are not associated with long-term market returns.