Purchase price allocation
An accurate purchase price valuation ensures you’re getting your money’s worth
Before middle market companies buy or sell an asset, they need to know its exact worth. Otherwise, they could overpay as a buyer or leave money on the table as a seller. But with today’s complex transactions and sophisticated deal structures, not to mention tax and regulatory changes, valuing assets is more difficult—and more important—than ever. The pre-and post-deal effects of asset and liability valuation, including potential tax savings, can have a substantial impact on your company. And without relevant experience and a middle market perspective, acquired assets and assumed liabilities can be overvalued, undervalued, or missed entirely.
RSM employs a proven purchase price allocation process to provide you with unbiased insights that bring transparency to valuation. Our professionals have deep industry and technical experience in valuing tangible as well as intangible assets. These assets can range from real estate, machinery, equipment, and inventory to trade names, customer relationships, technology, and non-compete agreements. Our team’s deep regulatory familiarity helps you adhere to ASC 805, IFRS 3, and other international guidelines. We communicate with you throughout the engagement, ensuring valuation expectations and related reports are well understood. We also provide a final report that cuts through the complexity for both domestic and cross-border transactions, demonstrating a fair and defensible value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities.
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