
Long-term finance and capital markets (Paperback)
In 2005 all publicly-listed European firms will be obliged to present their financial results using the 'fair value method'. Traditional accounting practices will be replaced by a new methodology in which market values play a prominent role. It is expected that the importance of market values will continue to increase even further in the more distant future. Firms, investors, analysts and other interested parties think much more in terms of (expected) cash flows and risks now. This shift in orientation will result in a situation in which financial markets (and the way in which market participants reach their decisions) will become more important for business enterprises and non-profit organizations alike. Management needs to ensure good contact with financial market participants (Investor Relations). As a result of this the dissemination of (financial) information by the entity needs to be such that market participants will have the feeling that they are 'well-informed'. Another aspect
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