Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/36702 
Authors: 
Year of Publication: 
2010
Series/Report no.: 
Working Papers in Accounting Valuation Auditing No. 2010-7
Publisher: 
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Lehrstuhl für Rechnungswesen und Prüfungswesen, Nürnberg
Abstract (Translated): 
Valuation always has to deal with uncertainty. The paper provides an overview and illustration of how Monte Carlo simulation can enrich the due diligence process. Therefore ; the four major software offerings on the market today are reviewed. The investigation addresses different characteristics of the packages such as abilities to create distributions ; resources available for learning the software ; and analytical capabilities.
Subjects: 
valuation
due diligence
Monte Carlo Method
Crystal Ball
@Risk
ModelRisk
Risk Solver
probability management
scenario analysis
risk analysis
due diligence
Unternehmensbewertung
Monte-Carlo-Simulation
Simulationssoftware
Szenarioanalyse
Sensitivitätsanalyse
Risikoanalyse
Due Diligence
JEL: 
C80
G17
G32
G34
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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