Chris Curtain
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
How Much Should I Spend on a Business Appraisal? Pricing to value a company varies from free to $15,000 for most business owners. How do you decide what is the appropriate valuation type and cost for you? Business Appraisal Florida has designed this decision tree to help you get the most value for your time […]. The post How Much Should A Business Valuation Cost?
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
QUESTION: What is an excepted benefit HRA (EBHRA)? ANSWER: EBHRAs are limited-dollar HRAs that qualify as excepted benefits and thus are not subject to the PHSA mandates. They can be offered by employers of any size that want to provide an account-based supplement to their group health coverage without being constrained by the requirements for integrated HRAs.
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Musings on Markets
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
I have been writing about, and valuing, Tesla for most of its lifetime in public markets, and while it remains a company that draws strong reactions, it is also one that I truly enjoy valuing. It has been a while since my last valuation of the company, which occurred in January 2020, and given how much the landscape has changed since, partly as a result of the company's own actions and partly because of how COVID has upended its competitors in the automobile business, it is time to revisit the c
Startup Valuation Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
According to Equitest's Review on techozens.com - Equitest is: "The Best & Trusted Business Appraisal Software for Startups, CPA". The site techozens.com had published a review of Equitest with 5 stars. Here are the main points of the review. ". Choosing the right Online Business Valuation Tool plays an important role in any business life. Business owners spend considerable time and energy trying to enhance company value by developing growth plans with well-defined goals.
Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications
Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.
Global Finance
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Big Tech preps for going back to offices by scooping up commercial real estate.
Accountancy Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
RG Corporate Finance (RG) has welcomed Adam Tindale to its team as a corporate finance executive. Tindale began his career with Newcastle-headquartered Ryecroft Glenton as an audit and accounts assistant, progressing to audit and accounts senior, before being appointed as a corporate finance executive in October 2021. He spent time on secondment with several of Ryecroft Glenton’s six service lines, including corporate finance, before achieving an accountancy qualification with the Association of
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ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
QUESTION: A recently terminated employee has elected COBRA for himself, his spouse, and his children. He notified us within a month after his termination that his spouse is disabled, received a Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination several years ago, and is receiving Medicare. We know we must offer COBRA coverage to the entire family, but must the plan provide a disability extension (from 18 months to 29 months) due to the spouse’s disability?
Andrew Stolz
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
In this video, I go through the 10 elements that can help you win the CFA Institute Research Challenge. I wrote this from my own experience both as a judge and more importantly as a financial analyst all my career. Get my cheat sheet for free here. DISCLAIMER: This content is for information purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice.
Merrimack Business Appraisers
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
We have built our reputation on preparing detailed, defensible, and thorough business valuations for small and mid-sized privately held companies. When values matter, it is important to have an objective, certified business appraisal that will stand up to scrutiny and, in this case, IRS compliance. A recent business valuation that we prepared had a number […].
Lighter Capital
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
If your business has a SaaS model, you’ll know all too well that the customer journey between the initial point of subscription to finding the true value in your product can make or break your startup. A lesser known and often overlooked metric known as TTV can help you measure and manage your customer experience to help them get to this point and remain a paying customer.
Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker
The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l
Quantive
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Running your business requires you to manage dozens of tasks each day, and delivering a quality product or service to your customers is the priority. Some owners become overwhelmed by daily business operations and neglect their financials, which may cause significant problems down the road. Use this list to evaluate your financial fitness and keep […].
Equidam
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Equidam partner GreenTec Capital Partners invests in African startups that target some of the most pressing Sustainable Development Goals. They use capacity building, process optimization and a diverse team of international experts to help founders scale their operations and their business across Africa and beyond. We spoke to Tomi Davies , CIO of GreenTec Capital Partners, to learn more about the dynamics of startup fundraising in Africa, and how they support entrepreneurs solving the big probl
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Rev. Proc. 2021-45 (Nov. 10, 2021); IRS News Release IR-2021-219 (Nov. 10, 2021). Rev. Proc. 2021-45. News Release. The IRS has released the 2022 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for a wide variety of tax-related limits, including limits relating to health FSAs, qualified transportation fringe benefits, qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements (QSEHRAs), adoption assistance, DCAPs, the small business health care tax credit, the premium tax credit, and Archer MSAs.
Andrew Stolz
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Highlights: Restructuring is challenged by immense cost pressures. Pure play approach to ride EV momentum. Easing of supply constraints fosters revenue rebound. Download the full report as a PDF. Tata Motors’ revenue breakdown 2021. Restructuring is challenged by immense cost pressures. Tata has been loss-making for the past 3 years mainly due inefficiencies of its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover.
Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union
In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
Internal Audit 360
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
I nternal auditors are a rare breed. To perform well in their jobs, they must have a set of skills and characteristics that are typically uncommon in one person. For example, they need to be analytical with laser-like focus, while also being “people-persons” with great communication skills. They need to be rule-followers, while also having the creativity and curiosity to blaze new trails.
Lighter Capital
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
So, what is TTV? What does TTV stand for? What does TTV mean? Why is TTV important? In this blog, we take an in-depth look at the TTV metric to answer all of these questions and explore how it can be a valuable addition to your KPIs. The post What is TTV (Time to Value) in SaaS? What it Means and Why it Matters. appeared first on Lighter Capital.
BV Specialists
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Whether you own a small business or a conglomerate, many markets and industries have been significantly affected by the pandemic and more currently, the supply chain shortage, resulting in delays of transactions for a multitude of products and services. If your business model has been greatly altered as a result of these unprecedented times, and you are struggling to adapt to the shifting marketplace, consider obtaining a current business valuation to assist in measuring these changes, and devel
Equidam
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
You can find in the table below the EBITDA multiples for the industries available on the Equidam platform. The data is based on the annual estimate provided by Prof. Aswath Damodaran of the New York University for 2021. WARNING: use with caution. Originally just a valuation solidity check, multiples have become a popular approach to value young, fast growing companies.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
QUESTION: Each year, when our 401(k) plan makes required minimum distributions, we discover that the addresses on file for some distributees are no longer valid. We sometimes have similar problems locating beneficiaries when a participant dies. What procedures should we follow when our plan must make distributions to individuals we cannot locate? And what can we do to minimize this problem?
Andrew Stolz
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Do you own Toyota? Highlights: EV skepticism could become costly in woke environment. Demand rebound makes up for lost production. Ongoing share repurchase program keeps returns alive. Download the full report as a PDF. Toyota’s revenue breakdown 2021. EV skepticism could become costly in woke environment. Toyota’s president is well known for his critical attitude towards electrification of cars.
Meade & Moore
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
On November 10, 2021, the IRS issued Notice 2021-61 which provided annual cost-of-living adjusted limits for qualified retirement plans (see table below). Concurrently, they issued guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to address certain pandemic-related issues concerning workforce shortages and retired individuals.
Lighter Capital
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Congrats! You’ve validated that your startup solves a problem and you're seeing growing demand for your SaaS solution through your increasing revenue and customer retention metrics. Now what? Startups looking to maintain their momentum typically need about 12-24 months of growth capital to extend their runway at this critical point. And there couldn't be a better time to give your startup the gift of extra runway than the end of the calendar year. 3 Reasons to Extend Your Cash Runway Before Next
Sharp Sheets
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Have you ever wondered why startups sometimes raise VC money for 10x their revenues, whilst a similar business is only valued at 4x revenues? To increase your startup’s valuation, revenues is only part of the answer. The other driver to your valuation, less obvious, has to do with how investors assess your valuation multiple. Fortunately, there are 4 proven ways for a business to increase its valuation multiple, which we have listed below.
Equidam
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The EBITDA multiples in 2021 not only reached, but much exceeded pre-pandemic levels. It is too early to determine the reasons why the EBITDA multiple for footwear companies surpasses 33X, while the multiple for MedTech firms exceeds 35X. On the one hand, the market’s excess liquidity might be a factor. High EBITDA multiples, on the other hand, may be viewed as a way to discount inflation.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Information Reporting of Health Insurance Coverage and Other Issues under §§ 5000A, 6055, and 6056, 26 CFR Parts 1 and 301, 86 Fed. Reg. __ (__ __, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has released an advance copy of proposed regulations addressing information reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposal would revise existing regulations regarding the requirement to furnish individuals with information about minimum essential coverage (on Form 1095-B) and the requirem
Andrew Stolz
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
I’ve previously covered The Motivation, Impact, and Pain of Share Buybacks , in this post I provide important research on the topic of share buybacks. A company executes a share buyback when it pays out cash from its balance sheet to purchase its previously issued shares in the stock market or directly from shareholders. When I started in finance, buybacks were almost unheard of; now, companies prefer to distribute cash through buybacks.
Quantive
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Sometimes when thinking about business concepts, it’s helpful to think about consumer concepts. Due diligence – a term you’ll start to hear a lot when buying or selling a company- is a great example. Why do car buyers use CARFAX? CARFAX describes its business as a service that supplies vehicle history reports on used cars […].
Lighter Capital
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
By securing funding before the end of the year, you will be able to hit the ground running after the holiday rush or lull, depending on the business. Instead of spending Q1 sorting your books, you will have a set budget to stay competitive. The post Benefits to Securing Funding Prior to the End of the Year appeared first on Lighter Capital.
IBG Business
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
IBG Business makes “Inc. 5000” list for 2021. Three-year revenue growth of 99% earns IBG a solid position in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of growing companies. IBG Business has made the 2021 edition of the Inc. 5000, which recognizes the nation’s fastest-growing firms. In receiving this recognition, IBG joins leading U.S. companies – such as Microsoft, Intuit and Under Armour – that have made the list in prior years.
Equidam
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
On November 29th, 2021 you’ll be upgraded to the latest version of Equidam with updated valuation parameters. This may result, on average, in a slight valuation increase. What’s changing. 1 | Average valuations used in the Scorecard Method and maximum valuations used in the Checklist Method. We base our estimates on real transactions by country since November 1st, 2017.
ThomsonReuters
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Interim Final Rule: Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending, 26 CFR Part 54, 29 CFR Part 2590, 45 CFR Part 149, 86 Fed. Reg. 66662 (Nov. 23, 2021); Fact Sheet: Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending Interim Final Rule With Request for Comments (Nov. 17, 2021). Regulations. Fact Sheet. News Release. The DOL, HHS, and IRS have issued interim final regulations implementing the requirement that group health plans and insurers report prescription drug and health care spending, premiums, and en
Andrew Stolz
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Pure play spinoff could bring profitability back on track. Highlights: Planned restructuring to turnaround profitability and value. Accelerated electrification is necessary to stay competitive. Strategic partnerships to bring autonomous driving forward. Download the full report as a PDF. Daimler’s revenue breakdown by segment. Planned restructuring to turnaround profitability and value.
Quantive
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Most business owners have unrealistically high expectations when it comes to selling […]
Scott Mashuda
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
When selling your business, you should never go it alone. The process is complex, time-consuming, and more importantly, you could be leaving money on the table. Investment banks have the expertise to attract the most qualified buyers and extract the maximum value from the sale of your business. In a 2016 Fairfield University study surveying business owners who used investment bankers to sell their privately held companies or majority stakes, all respondents said their investment banker added va
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