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 Approach
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.
GAAP (Fair Value) Reporting
- ASC 718 and ASC 505 Stock Option Valuations (Black-Scholes or Lattice Models) (formerly FAS 123R)
- ASC 805/ASC 350/ASC 360 Intangible Asset Valuation, Allocation and Impairment (formerly FAS 141(R)/142/144)
- 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 and Spin-Offs
- Purchase Price Allocations and Non-Compete Valuation
- Estate, Gifting and Charitable Donations
Litigation Support
- Economic Damages/Lost Profits
- Shareholder Disputes and Business Separation
- Divorce
General Business
- Market Value Assessments
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) Valuation