MFA’s valuation professionals put into play a rare combination of specialized expertise and real-world experience in the complementary disciplines of auditing, GAAP, taxation and transactions.  This unique knowledge and comprehensive view allows us to encircle the valuation at hand to provide highly effective execution and education for our clients.

Giving you a 360 degree view.  Our professionals emphasize a business-minded approach to performing valuations. That means the planning and strategic aspects of the exercise are inherent pieces of the puzzle, adding greater overall value to the process.  At MFA, it’s more than just the valuation report.  We guide you through the process and help you to make informed decisions regarding your complex transactions and strategic issues.

Qualified specialists.  The technical aspects of valuation are complex as is the myriad of operational, financial, and market factors to be considered as part of the process.  At MFA, we combine industry, financial, and business experience to help define and direct your strategy, substantiate a position, or protect an investment. Our valuation specialists have the highest level of skills and credentials, including professionals who are Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified Valuation Analysts (CVA), Accredited Valuation Analysts (AVA) and Accredited Senior Appraisers (ASA).

Responsive.  We pride ourselves on the consistently positive experience we provide working with and presenting results to clients.  We prioritize a responsive, value-driven, hands-on approach that allows us to establish productive relationships.  We understand short lead times and tight deadlines and work diligently to meet your critical reporting deadlines.

SPECTRUM OF SERVICES

GAAP (Fair Value) Reporting

• FAS 123R Stock Valuations
• FAS 123R Stock Option Valuations (Black-Scholes or Lattice Models)
• FAS 141/142 Intangible Asset Valuation, Allocation & Impairment
• Derivative Asset/Liability Fair Value Determinations
• Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Liabilities/Equity
• Other GAAP Fair Value Assessments

Tax Reporting and Planning

• 409A Stock Valuations
• Restricted Stocks
• Built-in Gain Valuation for S-Elections
• Transfer Pricing
• Mergers, Recapitalizations & Spin-Offs
• Purchase Price Allocations & Non-Compete Valuation
• Estate, Gifting & Charitable Donations

Litigation Support

• Economic Damages/Lost Profits
• Shareholder Disputes & Business Separation
• Divorce

General Business

• Market Value Assessments
• Buy/Sell Agreements