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1
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What are Inputs?

A

The various assumptions that market participants would use in determining fair value

2
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What is an Observable Input?

A

Derived from market data from sources independent of the reporting entity

3
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What is an Unobservable Input?

A

An Entity’s assumptions based on best information available in circumstances.

4
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Which input should be used most of the time?

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Observable input. Use of this should be maximized

5
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What does level 1 (Rank 1) Fair Value Hierarchy technique do?

A

Unadjusted quoted prices at measurement date in active markets for identical items

  • Highest level with most desirable inputs
  • Most reliable evidence of fair value
  • Should be used when available
  • Liquidity discount-permitted
  • Control premium-not permitted
  • Blockage discount-not permitted
6
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What does level 2 (Rank 2) Fair Value Hierarchy technique use?

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Inputs observable, either directly or indirectly, that do not meet all conditions for level 1

  • Quoted prices in active markets for similar items
  • Quoted prices in markets that are not active
  • Observable inputs other than quoted market prices that are relevant to an item being value
  • Inputs derived from observable market data using correlation
  • May need to be adjusted for characteristics specific to the item being valued (i.e., location, condition)
  • If significant unobservable inputs are used to adjust observable inputs, it may result in a level 3 measurement.
7
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What does level 3 (Rank 3) Fair Value Hierarchy technique use?

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Lowest level of hierarchy. Unobservable inputs for the item being value

  • Lowest level with least desirable inputs
  • May use reporting firm’s internal data
  • Based on assumptions or inferences that market participants would make
  • Example: Determining FV of closely held stock

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