Live Webinar | Register Now
Navigating Fair Value in M&A
Accounting, Valuation, and Audit Considerations
Join GAAP Dynamics and Valuation Research Corporation
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. ET
Course Description
Fair value measurements remain one of the most judgmental and scrutinized areas in financial reporting - especially in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
In this 2-hour, CPE-eligible webinar, instructors from GAAP Dynamics and Valuation Research Corporation bring together accounting, valuation, and audit perspectives to help participants navigate the fair value measurements under ASC 820 in a business combination (ASC 805).
Through a practical walk-through of a full purchase price allocation report, participants will:
- Revisit key accounting requirements,
- Explore common valuation methodologies and assumptions,
- Understand audit considerations related to accounting estimates and the use of specialists, and
- Learn how to critically evaluate valuation conclusions.
This session is designed to strengthen your ability to prepare, review, and audit fair value measurements in M&A transactions - with practical insights you can apply immediately.
Join our expert facilitators for an interactive and conversational discussion. And with GAAP Dynamics, you know it will be fun and informative!
It's free and you'll earn CPE!
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Recall the definition of fair value and key principles in ASC 820
- Identify intangible assets recognized in a business combination and the common valuation approaches used to estimate their fair value
- Recall the audit requirements related to accounting estimates and the use of specialists
- Evaluate significant assumptions and inputs within valuation models that have the greatest impact on fair value conclusions
Don't delay. Sign up today!
Register
About GAAP Dynamics
GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firm worldwide. We believe training shouldn’t be a “tick the box” exercise, but rather an opportunity to empower your people and help them make the right decisions at the right time. Our training engages your people and guides them through complex accounting and auditing rules, saving you time, money, and mistakes!
About Valuation Research Corporation
Valuation Research Corporation (VRC) is an independent, global valuation firm focused exclusively on valuations and opinions. Founded in 1975, its U.S.-based team of more than 300 professionals delivers objective, supportable conclusions of value for complex financial reporting and transaction matters. VRC specializes in fair value measurement and purchase price allocations for business combinations under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The firm's exclusive focus on valuation ensures independent, defensible analyses that stand up to audit, regulatory, and board-level scrutiny.
Helen Munter, CPA
- CEO and Co-Founder of ADIGEO
- CPA licensed in the State of California
- Former Director of Registration and Inspections at the PCAOB
%20(1).png)
John Fiebig, CPA
- President and Co-Founder of ADIGEO
- CPA licensed in the States of Texas and Oklahoma
- Former Senior Deputy Director and program leader for the PCAOB’s Global Network Firm program
CPE Specifics
CPE Credits: 2.0 hours1
Course Format: Live, facilitator-led webinar, which includes lecture, examples, exercises, polling questions, and Q&A
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Accounting
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: Attendees should have a working knowledge of preparing or auditing U.S. GAAP financial statements
Refunds and Cancellations: For more information regarding refunds, concerns, and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (804) 897-0608.
1 In order to be awarded full credits, you must respond to at least 6 polling questions asked during the program and attend for at least 100 minutes.