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Impairment Testing for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Impairment Testing for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The SEC, PCAOB and auditors have increased their focus on goodwill and asset impairment testing in the current environment. Companies must be prepared to respond to increased auditor and regulatory scrutiny and address issues such as reconciling the fair value of reporting units to market capitalization.
Going-Concern Advisory Services: A Proactive Approach to Managing Risk and Protecting Value
Going-Concern Advisory Services: A Proactive Approach to Managing Risk and Protecting Value

Going-concern opinions can herald troubling issues for the companies that receive them, including the loss of trade credit, customer defection, non-compliance with debt covenants, repricing of outstanding debt and the inability to obtain additional financing.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Stimulus Bill
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009/Stimulus Bill

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into law by President
Obama on February 17, 2009. This stimulus bill provides new incentives for a number of renewable
energy and energy efficiency measures.
Underwater Option Exchanges: Meeting Employee, Shareholder and Company Concerns
Underwater Option Exchanges: Meeting Employee, Shareholder and Company Concerns

Meeting employee, shareholder and company concerns amidst the ongoing economic turmoil that’s pushing employee stock options underwater.
Debt Exchange Offers: A Refinancing Alternative in Challenging Markets
Debt Exchange Offers: A Refinancing Alternative in Challenging Markets

The frozen credit markets have prompted many debt issuers to explore debt exchanges in lieu of refinancings.
Cost of Capital
Cost of Capital

The current economic environment has created many challenges in computing cost of capital using conventional methods.
The Credit Crisis
The Credit Crisis

The current global financial crisis is unprecedented. Duff & Phelps has the experience to assist companies in need of valuation and dispute support services in connection with securities and
litigation tied to the financial crisis.
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement

Keep current with Duff & Phelps's analysis and updates on the latest developments in Congress, including the dynamics of FAS 157 and other important regulations.
Auction Rate Securities
Auction Rate Securities

Duff & Phelps is uniquely qualified to assist holders of auction rate securities (ARS) determine if they are eligible for refunding initiatives, evaluate work-out and settlement options and value holding for year-end reporting.
The Impact of FAS 141 (R)
The Impact of FAS 141 (R)

Duff & Phelps specializes in helping companies adjust to new valuation reporting requirements, including FASB’s new Statement 141 (R).
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