Archive for May 2020
COVID-19: Assessing the Impact on Real Estate Values
By: Mark W. Norris, CPA/ABV, CVA, MAFF, ASA Based on our conversations with real estate appraisers, there is no doubt that real estate values will change as a result of COVID. Although Vallit does…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Aftermath: Shutdowns and Business Interruption
The negative impact COVID-19 has had on the worldwide economy has been enormous. Although there are exceptions, most companies have been negatively impacted. In the U.S., the Governors of each…
Read MoreThe Discount Rate and Business Valuations
Written by: Zachary C. Reichenbach, CFA, CPA/ABV/CFF and Andrew Schmidt As it relates to business valuations, the discount rate represents the required rate of return for an investor to invest…
Read MoreAftermath of COVID-19: The Know-How of an Ordinary Course Defense
Ordinary Course Defense represents a defense strategy that creditors will use to prevent the clawback of payments that were made by the debtor to a creditor during the preference period.…
Read MoreAftermath of COVID-19: The Know-How of New Value Analysis
The New Value Defense attempts to lower the creditor’s exposure in the debtor’s bankruptcy. Section 547(c)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code allows a creditor to keep an otherwise avoidable preference if…
Read MoreAftermath of COVID-19: Importance of Understanding Insolvency with the Expected Rise in Bankruptcy Filings
The economic slowdowns resulting from COVID-19 will no doubt cause an increase in bankruptcy filings. Despite the sad reality, understanding a company’s insolvency is critical in the bankruptcy proceedings. Whether…
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