Valuation Standards Under the Implementation Process of IFRS

In this paper, the authors focus on valuation standards as a result of the mandatory effect of the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards （IFRS）, and more precisely on the context of fair value. The paper assesses the impact concentrate on the IFRS adopter countries and at the same time on the Business Valuation Standards （BVS）, because they provide consistence and comparability, in time and in space, to the valuation even different implementation levels of the accounting information system （AIS）. The results corroborate that rules and practices are not sufficient conditions to create a widespread accounting language, and international institutional standards play an essential role in framing financial reporting characteristics, in order to assist financial analysts and accountants to implement the accounting system and strategies, as well as, on firms to adopt the best valuation practices on their disclosures. Also, the authors recommend that the International Accounting Standards Board [IASB], the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC], the European Commission [EC] and valuation agencies should now devote their efforts to harmonizing valuation standards rather than harmonizing accounting standards.

Importance of Synergistic Value in the Context of Business Combination： A Case Study From Turkey

Considering International Financial Reporting Standards （henceforth IFRS）, although fair value is suggested in the conceptual framework and related standards, concept of measurement is used instead of concept of valuation. Determining the fair value of the acquiree specific into business combination, is needed to identify the fair value of the valuation made beyond the measurement of either monetary items or non-monetary items in the financial statements. Essential reason of the difference between acquired entity＇s fair values as a basis of financial reporting standards and valuation standards, the fair value according to IFRS is equivalent to the market value according to International Valuation Standards （henceforth IVS）. The fair value in accordance with IVS, the combination of the market value, and the synergistic value of the asset are subject to valuation in terms of special purchaser. When business is concerned, considering parameters such as the position in the industry, brand awareness, intellectual capital, geography, cannot be expected to be equal to the fair value of business which simply consists of market value among market participants. The ultimate aim of the study is to illustrate how to determine synergistic value in the terms oflVS which shows the difference between the market value and fair value. Based on the findings of the study, if acquired assets and liabilities are recognized in accordance with IFRS, goodwill comes out during the acquisition. Though, when fair value is determined based on IVS, goodwill is not found, even profitable business combination is realized. This is the result of considered fair value based on IVS Framework, that is the combination of market value of an asset in question and total synergistic value.

Establishment of an Assets Appraisal Approach in Investment Decision Making

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the mistakes that are typically made in the choosing of current appraisal assessment methods for investment decisions. Aider research and comparison of three assessment methods, the relationships among the objectives of valuation, valuation standards and appraisal means are established. Furthermore, the effects of the appraisal measures chosen are empirically analyzed.