The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters, not necessarily those of the FASB. Fair Value Measurement Ben Couch, Valuation Practice Fellow, FASB

Agenda Fair value hierarchy Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Example 2

Fair value hierarchy Is there a quoted price for an identical asset or liability? (Level 1 input) Are there any observable inputs other than quoted prices for an identical asset or liability? Use the Level 1 input = Level 1 measurement Use of Level 2 inputs with no significant unobservable inputs = Level 2 measurement Significant use of unobservable inputs = Level 3 measurement NoYes No Must use without adjustment

Level 1 Measurements Observable prices in active markets for identical asset or liability Must be used when available Fair value of a liability that uses observed price for the identical, corresponding asset is Level 1 Adjustments can be made, but rarely, and results in lower level measurement

Level 2 Measurements Typically derived from observable data using extrapolation, correlation or regression analysis Matrix pricing a common technique Measures of fit and predictability are useful in supporting Level 2 classification Major challenge is similarity of comparable assets and liquidity/market activity

Level 3 Measurements Significant use of unobservable inputs, but exit price objective remains the same Entities’ own data may be used, but market participant data cannot be ignored Significantly more disclosures about Level 3 measurements –Roll-forward –Quantitative information about inputs –Valuation process –Narrative sensitivity

Level 3 Measurements continued New disclosure example

Example Valuing a junior AAA-rated tranche of RMBS as of 3/31/09 that were purchased on 1/1/2008 Third most senior of seven tranches Collateral is nonguaranteed, nonconforming residential mortgages loans, H2Y06 vintage At 3/31/09, tranche now A-rated Thinly traded in brokered market from 1/1/08 to 6/30/08, but no trades in prior nine months

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