Introduction
The purpose of this memo is to respond to prompts regarding fair value accounting using the 2012 10-K report of JPMorgan Chase. According to ASC 820-10-35-2, fair value is defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date” (FASB, 820-10-35-2). Fair value measurement is recommended for some assets and liabilities reported.
JPMorgan Chase and Fair Value - 2012
JPMorgan Chase states in their report that some of their assets and liabilities are simply adjusted from time to time using fair value measurement, while others are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (JPMorgan Chase, 2013). As stated in their
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Level 2 inputs use information other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (FASB, 820-10-35-47). As further clarified in JPMorgan Chase’s footnotes, this includes “quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument” (JPMorgan Chase, 2013). The following assets and liabilities are measured by JPMorgan Chase using level 2 inputs, not including those already mentioned above:
● Securities financing agreements
● Trading portfolio
● Conforming residential mortgage loans expecting to be sold
● Beneficial interests consolidated by the VIE
● Long term debt, not carried at fair value
● Structured notes
Similar to those which use Level 1 inputs, several of the above items are measured using both level 2 and level 3 information (JPMorgan Chase, 2013).
Finally, Level 3 inputs are “unobservable inputs for the asset or liability” (FASB, 820-10-35-52). According to ASC 820-10-35-54A, this primarily consists of the entity’s own data, as influenced by other reasonably available market information (FASB, 820-10-35-54A). JPMorgan Chase uses Level 3 inputs to value the following assets and liabilities (not
o Please see Exhibit 3. (b) $500 million of 12.5% 20 year subordinated debentures –
When the FASB originally deliberated Statement 144, it considered and rejected requests for a limited exception to the fair value measurement for impaired long-lived assets that are subject to nonrecourse debt. Some constituents believed that the impairment loss on an asset subject entirely to nonrecourse debt should be limited to the loss that would occur if the asset were put back to the lender. The FASB decided not to provide an exception for assets subject to nonrecourse debt. In its basis for conclusions, the FASB explained that the
The subsequent valuations are consistent with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards no. 157, defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.”
Also, as of the measurement date, there is lack of recent and relevant transactions. Thus, the fair value measurement of this CDO should be classified as Level 3.
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The fair value of an asset is defined as ‘the price that would be received to sell an asset paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date” (Kieso, Weygandt, & Warfield, 2012). It is a market based measure (Averkamp, 2014). Over the past few years, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles has called for the use of fair value measurement in a company’s financial statements. This is what is referred to as the fair value principle (Kieso, Weygandt, & Warfield, 2012). The fair value of an asset or liability is based on an estimate of what the asset should be worth at the time of sale. This gives rise to some conflict among accounting professionals. It is believed that fair value may not be as accurate
1- The data presented on exhibit 3.7 is, indeed following some of the assumptions stated on exhibit 3.1: minimum cash level is 10% of total assets, which was proved by dividing cash by total assets,
Note 3 touches on the category of cash and cash equivalents. Some of the cash equivalents are "available for sale securities." These include agency obligations ($20 million), commercial paper ($87 million), corporate debt securities ($78 million), government treasury securities ($606 million) and certificates of deposit ($64 million). In addition, the balance sheet shows $1.1886 billion in cash. There are stated at fair market value, which if it cannot be determined on the open market is estimated. The company values auction rate securities using an internally-developed valuation model. The company also notes that some of the "available for sale" securities are longer-term in
Historically ,it is seen that there are numerous number of disputes in the field of financial reporting among different professionals, regulators and theoretitions .most of these disputes are related to the valuation of financial reporting components.the current curve in the progress of valuation is the push for and against the fair value approach.the purpose of this research is to examine the arguments on the use of fair value accounting and to identify the issues related to implementation of fair value accounting standards. Further, the results of literature related to role of fair value accounting within financial crisis are also investigated.
* Level of completion of the transaction at the balance sheet date can be assessed;
While property at the fair value measurement can well reflect the changes, it can at any time on the derivative financial instruments to measure the rights and obligations of reflection, and provide relevant information to the users of the information.
According to this concept the asset is recorded in the books of accounts at the price paid for it and not at its market value. For example: if a business entity purchases a building valued at $15 million from a friend for $12 million, this asset would be recorded at $12 million and not at $ 15 million, because for the business entity the cost was $12 million and not $15 million.
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