May 17, 1996
TO: ACCOUNTING/TREASURERS COMMITTEE No. 21-96
RE: TAX & ACCOUNTING CONFERENCE - SECURITY VALUATION SURVEY
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The Planning Committee for the 1996 Tax & Accounting Conference has scheduled a
panel session on Security Valuation and Compliance issues. In preparation for this session, the
Planning Committee has prepared the following survey to gather background on valuation
procedures. The purpose of the survey is to quantify industry practices with respect to
obtaining and verifying market prices used in valuing securities.
Please complete the survey by June 21, 1996 and mail it to the undersigned at the
address below or fax the completed survey to 202/326-5853. If you have any questions on the
survey please call the undersigned or Bruce J. Smith at Van Eck Global (212/293-2050), who
will moderate the Conference panel session.
The results will be tabulated and presented during the Conference in September.
Results will be presented in aggregate form (i.e., no individual firms responses will be released
separately). If you would like to receive a copy of the survey results, provide your name and
address in the space provided in the survey.
Your response is important and will contribute to a successful Conference presentation.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Gregory M. Smith
Director - Operations/
Compliance & Fund Accounting
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