WHY ASIC CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON IMPAIRMENT TESTING AND HOW YOU CAN ASSESS YOUR DISCOUNT RATES RELIABLY

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August 3, 2015

With impairment testing and asset values once again a key focus for ASIC in relation to the 30 June 2015 reporting period, you and your board will want to ensure the process is robust including selecting discount rates that are reasonable. Click here to download our full analysis

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Leadenhall’s Jack Ryan walks Te Araroa ‘the long pathway’ across NZ

Earlier this year, Leadenhall Analyst Jack Ryan walked Te Araroa ‘the long pathway’ across New Zealand. It’s a 3,000km walk spanning from Bluff at the bottom of NZ’s South Island to the top of the North Island at Cape Reinga.

MARKET DISCOUNT RATES – 30 JUNE 2024

Optimism around the easing of inflation and potential interest rate cuts led to a rally in equity markets towards the end of June 2024. With markets continuing to fluctuate significantly, the selection of a reasonable discount rate remains a key consideration, whether for the purpose of financial reporting or for any valuation analysis.

DISCOUNT RATES EARLY WARNING 28 JUNE 2024

Markets have declined over the last quarter as persistent inflation and the potential for further rate rises continue to weigh on the ASX 200. These fears have seen a rapid increase in government bond yields over the last month. With market conditions continuing to evolve rapidly, we have provided an update on our assessment of discount rates as at 30 September 2023.

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