Chris Mercer to Speak at the Mazars Group 2019 Global Valuation Meeting

Z. Christopher Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR, founder and CEO of Mercer Capital will present “U.S. Valuation Issues with a Global Reach” at the Mazars Group 2019 Global Valuation Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco (April 25, 2019).

Topics covered in the presentation include:

  • The convergence of fair value under GAAP and IFRS and the market participant acquisition premium (MPAP)
  • Underlying causes of different “levels” of value
  • Impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on valuation and the EBITDA single period capitalization method

Chris began his valuation career in the late 1970s. He has prepared, overseen, or contributed to hundreds of valuations for purposes related to tax, ESOPs, buy-sell agreements, and litigation, among others. Chris has extensive experience in litigation engagements including statutory fair value, divorce, and numerous other matters where valuation issues are in question.