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    Best Practices for Bankruptcy-Related Property Appraisals

    Part IV of IV This article is the fourth (Read Part I, Part II, and Part III) and final part of a series related to the development of—and the reporting of—a bankruptcy-related appraisal of debtor company industrial or commercial property. This part considers (1) the valuation synthesis and conclusion process and (2) the reporting of the bankruptcy-related property appraisal. Introduction Property appraisals are a common element of most commercial bankruptcy proceedings. For purposes of this discussion, the term property includes real estate and real property, tangible personal property, and intangible personal property. This discussion is intended for valuation specialists (herein…

  • QuickRead Top Story - Valuation/Appraisal

    Best Practices for Bankruptcy-Related Property Appraisals

    Part I of IV This is the first article of a four-part series. This initial article summarizes the generally accepted property appraisal approaches and methods that appraisers typically consider in a bankruptcy-related assignment. This discussion also describes the property appraisal synthesis and conclusion process. Due to the litigious nature of a bankruptcy proceeding, bankruptcy-related property appraisals are often subject to a rigorous contrarian review. Therefore, this discussion summarizes what the parties-in-interest (and their legal counsel) and the appraiser should know about an effective (i.e., persuasive) bankruptcy-related property appraisal report. Introduction After adjusting to the initial pandemic-related disequilibrium, many industry segments…

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    Overview of Bankruptcy

    Procedures and Bankruptcy Code Changes for CPAs and Consultants A business or individual facing financial distress can utilize three types of federal bankruptcies to attempt to resolve their financial difficulties. This article provides an overview of the differences and when each would be used. Keep in mind that bankruptcy is a legal proceeding and must be handled by an attorney. However, business and financial advisors need to have a good understanding of the process, when a bankruptcy is necessary, and which type is most applicable. Advisors need to be able to take a dispassionate view and assist in advising a…