International Law

ASIC guidance on expert reports

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ASIC has updated Regulatory Guide 111 Content of expert reports (RG 111) and Regulatory Guide 112 Independence of experts (RG 112).

There is clarification about the use of the discounted cash flow methodology, particularly when valuing a start up project where there is a long lead time until cash is generated. ASIC experts the expert to have a reasonable basis for the forward looking information and be explicit in disclosing the extent and nature of the adjustments made to allow for development stage risks.

Full post as published by Australian Regulatory Compliance Review on March 30, 2011 (boomark / email).