The FASB says that, for ''unobservable inputs,'' the valuation should include market participant assumptions about risk, even if this adjustment is different to determine. Interestingly, it breaks risk into following categories EXCEPT:
Based on the purpose and objective of the valuation, the analyst will apply the appropriate standard of value to the subject equity interest. The standard of value for the individual assets and liabilities may be different from the standard of value for the subject equity interest. For example:
It is highly unlikely, in formula approaches for setting the price in a buy-sell agreement, that the price established by a formula at the time of signing will be even close to the value of the interest at the time of triggering event, which could be many years later. For these reason analysts:
_________ is the value to some particular owner or potential owner, is found often in the context of mergers and acquisitions and in family law disputes