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Purchase price allocation in M&A

The steps of a purchase price allocation (PPA) from first assessment to final goodwill, including how to identify and value intangible assets.

Webinar · Recording · Presented by Jean‑Francois Salzmann, Roger Loh and Gavyn Ng · 12 June 2024

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This webinar takes you through the steps of a purchase price allocation (PPA), from the first assessment to the final calculation of goodwill.

It covers practical ways to improve the PPA process and to comply with changing standards, for anyone preparing for a transaction or building their technical knowledge.

What you will learn

  • The principles and process of a PPA
  • How to identify and value intangible assets
  • The effect of a PPA on financial reporting and tax
  • Ways to streamline the PPA process and comply with financial reporting standards

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