IVSC

JANUARY 26, 2022

Johnnie White CEO, American Society of Appraisers. We spoke to ASA Chief Executive, Johnnie White, to find out more about his vision for the future of the appraisal profession… How has your career to date led you to the role you have now? My education and work experience has directly led to my current role as CEO for ASA. With a training and background in business, information systems and non-profit association management, my career has increasingly progressed over the past three decades t

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Appraisal Business Valuation Technology Intangible Assets 246

Viking Mergers

JANUARY 7, 2022

More than ever, business owners are realizing the need for increased efficiency and responsiveness to change, and whether you are buying or selling a business, bringing in the right kind of help can make all the difference. But what will a business broker help do that you can’t do for yourself? This is a worthwhile question, and the answer may surprise you.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Marketability 130

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 5, 2022

With sophisticated cyberthreats on the rise, organizations must continue evolving by using novel strategies and technology. For cybersecurity providers, the challenges and opportunities are numerous.

Technology 145

Technology 145

Global Finance

JANUARY 12, 2022

In the Conference Board’s annual C-suite survey, executives express concerns about inflation, talent sourcing, and impediments to pandemic recovery, including possible recession in China and supply chain concerns in the US and Europe.

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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.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 24, 2022

Overview. The U.S. Supreme Court settled the issue of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for certain employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on January 13, 2022, by blocking its implementation. However, it ruled in favor of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency regulations for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for certain healthcare workers. .

Compliance 119

Compliance 119

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2022

Background photo created by creativeart – www.freepik.com. The road to business acquisition is fraught with great danger, numerous pitfalls, and unforeseen challenges. Knowing what to look out for during due diligence and surrounding yourself with a team of trusted M&A advisors can help offset the inherent dangers with mergers and acquisitions.

Enterprise Value 98

Enterprise Value Finance Compliance 98

Viking Mergers

JANUARY 7, 2022

Overall, working with a business broker is the best way to sell your business fast. Business brokers specialize in the buying and selling of businesses, and they can save you a great deal of trouble compared to selling on your own. Be sure to follow these 5 foundational steps: 1. Determine how much your business is worth. Having a thorough, representative business valuation is essential to pricing the business well, selling it quickly, and not leaving money on the table.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Private Equity Firm Equity Marketability 130

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 10, 2022

As the world gears up for net zero, demand for raw materials is set to soar. The energy transition presents unique challenges for metals and mining companies, which will need to innovate and rebuild their growth agenda.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 29, 2022

Global VC investment nearly doubled in value to $671 billion, according to the latest quarterly report from KPMG Enterprise.

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Venture Capital Fund 134

ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 21, 2022

It’s a new year and that means new tax laws and other tax changes. Below are changes that take effect this year, along with other tax planning information. Filing deadlines. First off, the deadline to file individual tax returns is April 18. Other deadlines are: January 17, 2022 : 4th quarter 2021 estimated tax payment due. March 15, 2022 : Partnership and S corporation returns for calendar year 2021.

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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

Corporate Finance

Benchmark Report

JANUARY 20, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normalcy in several aspects of the world as we knew it, and one of the things hit especially hard has been the global supply chain. These supply chain problems have impacted nearly every industry and business, both large and small. Because of so much continued uncertainty in supply chains—uncertainty that is expected to last for years—business owners and executive leaders are reassessing operations and seeking paths to gain more control.

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Truelytics

JANUARY 25, 2022

Modern Financial Advisor Podcast ·. Episode 73 - Financial Advisors Can Finally Embrace Client Testimonials. It has been common knowledge for independent financial advisors and RIAs that client testimonials and endorsements are a "no go" area. While seemingly every other business in the world can have 5-Star ratings and glowing recommendations plastered all over their websites, Yelp, Google, and their LinkedIn accounts. wealth managers have had to tell their clients and referral partners "Thanks

Marketability 92

Marketability 92

The Guardian M&A

JANUARY 19, 2022

Suspicious US regulators and a problematic culture at the video game firm need to be overcome to realise AR vision If the world of Call of Duty seems fraught enough when you are playing it, try being in it. That could be the consequence of Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (£50.4bn) acquisition of Activision Blizzard , the video games maker behind the shoot ’em up franchise.

Technology 89

Technology 89

Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 3, 2022

Robo-taxis promise affordable mobility. But with widely varying service costs across use cases and geography, providers must address operational and service issues to realize that promise.

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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.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 29, 2022

Walmart is finalizing its push into the metaverse, according to trademark application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office at the end of 2021.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 27, 2022

QUESTION: Our company is an applicable large employer (ALE) that sponsors a self-insured group health plan. We know we have to file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for the 2021 calendar year. When are these forms due? ANSWER: ALEs must report to the IRS whether they offered full-time employees and their dependents the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage under an eligible employer-sponsored plan, whether the offered coverage was affordable and provided minimum value, and certain other i

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Benchmark Report

JANUARY 24, 2022

Private equity transactions on a global scale returned to form in 2021 following the challenges posed by the pandemic, with private equity firms deploying record amounts of dry powder held as they looked to invest cash accumulated during the pandemic. According to Mergermarket, a record was set for the percentage of M&A deals that involved private equity, with buyouts comprising 27% of global activity in 2021.

Equity 98

Equity Private Equity Firm Marketability 98

Accountancy Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

The UK government has published a consultation seeking views for how a worldwide 15% minimum corporation tax should be domestically implemented. It revealed more than 130 countries signed up to a new global minimum tax framework in October 2021, after G7 agreed in principle during the UK’s presidency. The historic framework will ensure large international firms pay at least 15% tax rate on profits in each country in which they operate, helping to tackle avoidance and ensure a more level pl

Corporate Finance 88

Corporate Finance Finance 88

The Guardian M&A

JANUARY 30, 2022

Viasat says it ‘isn’t about ripping out cost to make the numbers’, and it has longstanding relationship in UK The chief executive of the US satellite company that is buying Inmarsat for $7.3bn (£5.4bn) has said it is not “stealing” Britain’s crown jewel in the space communications race, and is confident the deal would be cleared by a potential investigation by the government to assess the threat of a foreign takeover to national security.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 7, 2022

Medtech industry senior executives recently convened to discuss new-business building. Their experiences illuminate what it can do for companies, why it’s so difficult, and how to get it right.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 27, 2022

Inflation numbers have been coming in high now, for more than a year, but for much of the early part of 2021, bankers, investors and politicians seemed to be either in denial or casually dismissive of its potential for damage. Initially, the high inflation numbers were attributed to the speed with the economy was recovering from COVID, and once that excuse fell flat, it was the supply chain that was help responsible.

Risk-free Rate 87

Risk-free Rate Treasury Price to Book Start-ups 87

ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 28, 2022

Tax season is a critically busy time of the year for accountants, and we all know the stress that can come with such a high demand for services during that part of the year. But for some tax and accounting firms, the high volume of clients from January to April represents the majority of their business for the year. Figuring out how to stabilize revenue throughout the year can help you reduce overall stress and improve income potential.

Accounting Firms 102

Accounting Firms Start-ups Finance Marketability 102

Benchmark Report

JANUARY 18, 2022

There are basically four possible outcomes for retirement plans in an M&A deal: The plans of both companies are merged. The plan at the acquired company is terminated. Both plans from both companies are maintained. The plan from the acquired company is frozen. So, what do you need to know if these circumstances apply to a deal that you are involved in?

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Farrel Fritz

JANUARY 24, 2022

“Except as provided in the operating agreement. ”. By my count, this phrase and its close relative, “unless otherwise provided in the operating agreement,” appear 59 times in New York’s LLC Law, most often to qualify a rule on LLC governance. This substantial deference to the members’ freedom of contract is a hallmark of LLCs, and it is often said that the LLC law contains default rules, or “gap fillers,” subject to the members’ rights to modify the rules as they see fit.

Marketability 85

Marketability 85

Mogin Rubin M&A

JANUARY 31, 2022

“Second time lucky?” That is how U.S. Judge James E. Boasberg began his opinion allowing the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust suit against Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly, Facebook) to proceed, saying the government “stumbled out of the starting blocks” but has rectified in its amended complaint against Meta the deficiencies he found in its initial complaint.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 14, 2022

A series of consumer surveys and interviews conducted by McKinsey finds Gen Zers reporting the least positive life outlook, including lower levels of emotional and social well-being than older generations.

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The Guardian M&A

JANUARY 25, 2022

The largest ever semiconductor chip merger has been hit by regulatory hurdles and industry opposition Nvidia is becoming increasingly resigned to giving up on its $40bn takeover of Cambridge-based chip designer Arm , as regulatory hurdles and industry opposition mounts, making it almost certain that the two-year time frame the companies aimed to complete the deal in will expire.

Mergers & Acquisitions 77

Mergers & Acquisitions Technology 77

ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 31, 2022

The latest disruption hitting corporate trade and supply chain teams comes barely on schedule from the World Customs Organization (WCO) — and has created headaches for all companies engaged in international trade. The WCO updates the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, commonly known as the Harmonized System (HS) , every five years.

Compliance 98

Compliance Technology Marketability 98

Benchmark Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

After the trials and tribulations of 2020, no one really knew what to expect going into 2021. Yet, for the world of M&A, it couldn’t have been a more pleasant surprise. Last year has most certainly been a record year for M&A deals, making a huge comeback from 2020. In 2021, the number of announced deals exceeded 62,000 globally. That’s up an unprecedented 24% from 2020.

EBITDA 88

EBITDA Marketability 88

Accountancy Today

JANUARY 10, 2022

Finance leaders are focused on growth, with a record 37% rating an increase in capital investment as a strong priority for their business in the next 12 months, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q4 2021. The survey saw 85 chief financial officers (CFOs) participate, including CFOs of 21 FTSE 100 and 29 FTSE 250 companies. The combined market value of the 60 UK-listed companies that participated is £493bn, approximately 19% of the UK quoted equity market.

Equity 71

Equity Finance Marketability Technology 71

Mogin Rubin M&A

JANUARY 28, 2022

Companies seeking insurance coverage for losses from cyberattacks received good news this month. The New Jersey Superior Court for Union County found that Merck & Co., Inc.’s claim for coverage under their $1.75 billion insurance policy with ACE American Insurance Company (now The Chubb Corporation) is not barred by the policy’s war exclusion clause.

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Mckinsey and Company

JANUARY 10, 2022

Dirk Holbach, chief supply-chain officer for Henkel’s Laundry & Home Care business unit, shares lessons from his seven-year journey in the role and what leaders should be prepared for in the future.

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Mergerware

JANUARY 28, 2022

Traditionally M&A deals are known to be explored for either growing a company’s market share or because the company believes it can capitalize on cost savings. When it comes to M&A integration, speed of the integration is considered a mantra of deal rationale success. The first 100 days are considered crucial for acquisition success. The […].

Marketability 66

Marketability 66

ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 31, 2022

Supply chain sourcing and management strategies are taking center stage as corporate stakeholders — including customers, employees, investors, and government regulators — push companies with global supply chains to make progress on their global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. Reuters Events and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE explored the pivotal role of procurement and supply chain professionals during the recent virtual event, “ Powering Your ESG Strategy through Sourcing an

Technology 98

Technology Compliance 98