02/01/2013
Business & Intangible Asset Valuation

Abstract:
What is business valuation? Business valuation is a process to provide independent unbiased opinions of value for business or a business interest. It is different from an “appraisal”, which is the determination of the worth of tangible personal property and/or real property.

02/01/2013
Real Estate & Asset Advisory

Abstract:
The Real Estate & Asset Advisory Division undertakes valuation of all types of fixed assets ranging from real estate to plant and machinery, equipment, fixtures and fittings. In addition, Greater China Appraisal has other divisions that offer parallel valuation solutions in respect of intangible assets and financial instruments. Our clients can always set their minds at ease, knowing that we can take care of the valuation requirements of all their assets, both tangible or intangible.

02/01/2013
Financial Risk Management

Abstract:
Our financial risk management professionals adopt a framework of adding economic value to our clients' businesses by identifying and managing company's risk exposures such as market risk, credit risk, foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk by implementing various strategies.

02/01/2013
Brand Valuation

Abstract:
Why are brands valuable?
Branding is the process of transforming functional assets into relationship assets by providing the basis for a psychological connection between the brand and the customer. This ability to provide a product, a service or a company with an emotional impact over and above its functional value is an important source of value creation. It would be wise for a well-planned brand investment to comprise a brand valuation to justify investment efficiency. Nowadays, brands play a significant role in financial performance of business and there is an increasing need to assign values to these assets.

23/07/2009
Enterprise Risk Management: How companies can uncover threats
Published in Momentum, the official publication of The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC)

Abstract:
The global financial crisis has been a harsh teacher for the corporate world. Many companies have suddenly learnt the value of taking an enterprise-wide approach to risk management. Sadly, many others will learn the lessons too late.

10/07/2009
Greater China Appraisal values Enterprises’ Value – Greater China Appraisal interviewed by Capital Weekly (Published in Issue 191)

Abstract:
How much do you know valuation industry? The very basic definition of the industry is providing a function of quantify enterprise asset value.

08/06/2009
A Valuation Close-up on the New Business Combinations Rule

Abstract:
The US GAAP The FASB issued SFAS 141R with the objective of improving the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. Effective date: 15 December 2008.

The HK GAAP HKICPA revised HKFRS 3 (“HKFRS 3R”) with the objective of maintaining international accounting standards convergence. Effective Date: 1 July 2009.

02/03/2009
Financial Risk Management – The Survival Rules in Recession
Published in Momentum, the official publication of The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (CHKLC)

Abstract:
It was not too long ago when things were looking bright and bullish in the worldwide capital markets. There was no shortage of optimism and expectations were high. Milestones such as oil prices soaring to almost US$150 per barrel, property markets worldwide growing rapidly, and stock prices setting record highs on a regular basis still remain vivid in our minds. A turn of events caused these milestones to come tumbling down….

23/02/2009
Risk Management – Internal Control

Abstract:
Directors are required to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the company’s internal control at least annually and disclosed that they have done so in the Corporate Governance Report according to listing rules. Guide to the basic framework of internal control and risk management was developed by Hong Kong Institute of Public Accountants (HKICPA)….