I am struggling to understand what it means by fair value of a liability? I really don't understand it, please could you explain with an example?
Also is the fair value hierarchy a way of measuring what level your assets are on? so if your asset is a level 1 (there is a identical asset on the market which you can use to work out the fair value of the asset) level 2 (not identical but similar asset available) or level 3? but what is the point of this fair value hierarchy? How does it benefit anyone?
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Fair Value Liability
9y ago#1Answering your second question first - "what is the point of this fair value hierarchy? How does it benefit anyone?"
It allows us to arrive at a goodwill Figure with some degree of discipline
"Fair value of a liability"
I an entity's normal day-to-day recording, a contingent liability may (will) not be reflected in the financial statements of an entity
But when that entity is acquired by a new parent entity, the assets and liabilities need to be reflected at fair values
What's the fair value of a contingent liability? It is treated as a provision-able event and is therefore included within the liabilities section when computing goodwill
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