Valuation of Share-Based Payment under FRS 102

Valuation of Share-Based Payment under FRS 102
Minimise risk and uncertainty, and maximise transparency, in your
financial and tax reporting
The share-based compensation standard is
complex, and choices made can have a
significant impact on a company’s financials.
There are many assumptions and tough
decisions that management must make.
Valuation expertise - and to a greater extent,
independence - are essential.
American Appraisal is recognised as a
preferred solution provider for valuing sharebased compensation, whether for financial or
tax reporting. Each year, we help private and
public
companies
manage
their
compensation expenses by providing sound
valuation services.
When do you need a valuation?
Valuation services may be required when
firms have issued the following types of
securities:
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Employee stock options
Stock appreciation rights
Restricted stock units
Performance-based restricted stock units
with embedded market conditions
 Other derivative securities
Our services
American Appraisal provides valuation
services on a global basis for virtually every
public and private market sector. Our staff is
skilled in the valuation of financial
instruments and can help manage the
aspects of the underlying models. Broadly
speaking, we provide the following
compensation-related valuation services:
 Assistance in complying with worldwide
accounting standards including FRS 102
(IFRS 2) and ASC 718
 Valuation
of
underlying
securities,
including stock, units and assets, and/or
the value of derivative instruments
referencing the securities
 Benchmark studies, including volatility and
risk-free rate, to assist with your internal
valuation procedures
 Development of supportable assumptions
 Determination
and
application
appropriate valuation models
of
Valuation techniques
Valuations of share-based compensation and
equity awards for FRS 102 purposes often
rely on numerous assumptions and
variables, and may require complex
modelling using sophisticated software to
determine their fair value. Applying the right
model is essential for capturing the
conditions and features of the options or
restricted units.
American Appraisal has experience using a
wide range of techniques, including:
 Black-Scholes
 Binomial lattice
 Monte Carlo simulations
We do not work alone. We work with you to
fully understand the conditions and features
of your company and securities. Continuous
communication with you, your auditor and
your advisors is the key to working efficiently.
We are familiar with audit standards; and
many of our consultants have substantive
global audit firm experience. This knowledge
simplifies the subsequent auditor review
process.
Financial reporting has been subject to
interpretation and re-interpretation, with the
SEC, FASB, IASB and PCAOB leading the
charge for change. “Reduce complexity,
increase overall comprehension and compel
transparency” is the maxim; convergence of
accounting and valuation is the mandate.
American Appraisal’s approach to valuation
helps companies comply with transparency
and reporting requirements. We simplify
financial
reporting
by
appropriately
recognizing the accounting requirements and
business imperatives of our clients.
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The information contained herein is of a general nature, non-comprehensive and not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.
Our Credentials
We are independent
American Appraisal focuses exclusively on
valuation and related solutions. Our
objectivity is highly valued by our Clients and
their audit committees. We approach every
engagement with one goal: minimising risk
and uncertainty.
 Valuation is our only business.
 We are independent of other attest, rating
agency, investment banking or other
conflicts.
 Our independence eliminates bias and
enhances the sustainability of conclusions,
thereby avoiding the potential for
subsequent reclassification of the expense
and/or restatement of your financial
statements.
We are glocal
 American Appraisal, is a global firm that
does business locally - the world’s only
truly glocal valuation firm™, comprising
900 employees operating from major cities
throughout Asia-Pacific, Europe, the
Middle East, and North and South
America.
 Approximately two-thirds of the firm’s
revenue originates and is earned outside
of the United States.
We are experts
Breadth and depth of expertise eliminates
the need to rely on subcontractors. Our
Consultants have the experience necessary
to value virtually any business interest,
tangible or intangible asset.
 Focused on and committed to valuation
since 1896
 Professional leadership roles with the
Appraisal Issues Task Force and The
Appraisal Foundation
 Unrivalled interaction with key valuationstandard-setting agencies including ASA,
FASB, IASB, IVSC, and PCAOB
 Rounded exposure from working with Big 4
audit/valuation teams
 Credentials include CPA, CFA, ASA,ABV
and MRICS
We are focused on Client needs
American Appraisal is employee owned. We
are not merely involved in valuation; we are
unequivocally committed to meeting Client
needs and surpassing expectations. On
every engagement, direct Client access to
the firm’s senior management is always the
norm, never an exception.
About American Appraisal
American Appraisal is a valuation and advisory firm which was established in 1896 in North
America and has strong presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and
South America. We have approximately 900 employees worldwide, located in more than 50 offices
across 24 countries.
Our Key Services
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Business and intangible asset valuation for strategic or tax purposes
Purchase price allocation per IFRS and US GAAP
Impairment analysis for financial reporting purposes
Valuation of complex financial instruments, including embedded derivatives, employee stock
option plans, foreign currency swaps, etc., for regulatory and strategic purposes
Portfolio valuation and advisory services for Private Equity / Venture Capital Funds
Dispute services
Financial due diligence
Valuation
Contact us
Srividya C.Gopalakrishnan, Managing Director
Karthik Balisagar, Vice President
[email protected]
[email protected]
American Appraisal Singapore Pte. Ltd.
www.american-appraisal.sg
Call us: +65 6679 7705
Transaction
Consulting
Real Estate
Advisory
Fixed Asset
Management
The information contained herein is of a general nature, non-comprehensive and not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.