Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 29, 2022

Posted by Amit Batish, Equilar, Inc., on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Editor's Note: Amit Batish is Director of Content at Equilar, Inc. This post is based on an Equilar memorandum by Mr. Batish and Courtney Yu. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation by Lucian A. Bebchuk and Roberto Tallarita (discussed on the Forum here ); and Paying for Long-Term Performance by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse Fried (discussed on the

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MARCH 28, 2022

With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a stranglehold on the U.S. economy for most of 2020 and causing an unprecedented economic impact on small businesses, DealStats Value Index (DVI) captured the 12-month snapshot on how earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) multiples have trended.

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 25, 2022

Without proper direction, selling a business can quickly become overwhelming and chaotic. Organizing the process into concrete tasks will help keep priorities in order and ensure that important things don’t fall through the cracks. Selling a Business Checklist: #1 Gather Advisors. Find the following professionals to advise and assist you in the process of selling your business.

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IVSC

MARCH 22, 2022

ANALYSIS OF ALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE IVS AND THE SPANISH ECO ORDER 805/2003. By Paloma Arnaiz (AEV) & Alexander Aronsohn (IVSC). The Asociación Española de Análisis de Valor (AEV) is the professional association that represents the Spanish Registered Valuation Companies that carry out around 85% of the valuations for regulated purposes in Spain. Founded in 2012, AEV supports the development of the valuation profession and professional practices that ensure the independence, transparency and tec

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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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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 24, 2022

Our latest IT survey confirms the accelerating pace of at-scale core technology transformations. The road map for success reflects the practices and capabilities of leading companies.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

The study also shows the appraisal was the LOWEST scored item on the list of discriminatory practices… On February 23, 2022, NAR published the “2022 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America” report. The study examines homeownership trends and challenges by race and location to explain current racial disparities in the housing market. Using data from the 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the report looks at the characteristics of who purchases homes, why they purchase, what they purchas

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BVR

MARCH 28, 2022

In today’s constantly changing and evolving economy, business valuators must have a firm grasp of the current state in order to successfully complete a business valuation engagement. The Economic Outlook Update (EOU), published by BVR, digests expansive research from leading authoritative sources into convenient monthly and quarterly reports. Get a sneak peek at the 4Q 2020 EOU with a few key economic performance components showing insights on gross domestic product (GDP), consumer spending, and

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 18, 2022

Proper business exit planning means much more than just an owner trying to maximize the selling price of a business. Yes, selling for top dollar can certainly be one benefit of exit planning, but when done properly, there are additional layers of benefits to be found for not only the Seller, but also for the Buyer and for the business itself. Proper Business Exit Planning: 1.

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IVSC

MARCH 29, 2022

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Review: Valuing A Business “VAB” 6th Edition by Ray Moran appeared first on International Valuation Standards Council.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 7, 2022

McKinsey research shows that adoption of IoT technologies has increased exponentially the past five years—but successful implementation still eludes some. Here’s how to get it right.

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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

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FE International

MARCH 23, 2022

This article is part of our Valuation by Business Model series, in which we provide you with information on what makes your particular business model unique when it comes to SaaS business valuation. For more in-depth reading on valuation, see our post How to Value a Website or Internet Business. To get your SaaS business valued for free, please fill in the main form on our Sell a Website page. .

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 30, 2022

Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, Inc., on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is managing director of ESG at The Conference Board, Inc. This post is based on a The Conference Board/ESGAUGE memorandum, in collaboration with Russell Reynolds Associates and The Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance, by Mr. Tonello, Paul Washington , and Merel Spierings.

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MARCH 28, 2022

Business valuation experts can find a great deal of useful information in the Business Reference Guide (BRG) by Tom West, which has been updated for 2021. Now in its 31st year, the book contains the latest industry-related information including pricing tips, benchmarking information with comparison data, industry resources, and general industry data on over 600 types of businesses, including franchises.

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Audit Board

MARCH 22, 2022

With businesses turning their attention toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, the need for consistent, transparent reporting has increased. The United Kingdom is leading the way by publishing an ESG regulatory requirement for public companies – the first major regulation in this area. This article will answer five of the biggest questions related to the main components of the legislation. .

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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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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 17, 2022

QUESTION: Our self-insured health plan would like to reduce required employee contributions for employees who do not use tobacco. Can the plan require employees who use tobacco to pay more than employees who do not use tobacco, even though both groups receive the same coverage? ANSWER: Under HIPAA’s health status nondiscrimination rules, a group health plan generally cannot require an employee to pay more for coverage than another similarly situated employee if the difference is based on a hea

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 4, 2022

Insurance executives are recognizing the power of innovation to accelerate the pace of company change. Yet for innovation to deliver long-term value, it must become embedded in a carrier’s DNA.

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Musings on Markets

MARCH 19, 2022

As the world's attention is focused on the war in the Ukraine, it is the human toll, in death and injury, that should get our immediate attention, and you may find a focus on economics and markets to be callous. However, I am not a political expert, with solutions to offer that will bring the violence to an end, and I don't think that you have come here to read about my views on humanity.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 24, 2022

Posted by Joel Rubinstein, Michael Immordino, and John Guzman, White & Case LLP, on Thursday, March 24, 2022 Editor's Note: Joel Rubinstein , Michael Immordino , and John Guzman are partners at White & Case LLP. This post is based on a White & Case memorandum by Mr. Rubinstein, Mr. Immordino, Mr. Guzman, Kaya Proudian , and John Vetterli.

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BVR

MARCH 28, 2022

In the May issue of the Economic Outlook Update (EOU), the publication added data highlighting the wholesale trade segment of the U.S. economy, putting a spotlight on the data the U.S. Census published. The report highlights the sales totals of merchant wholesalers for April 2021, which included adjustments for seasonal variations and trading day differences.

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Avanade

MARCH 31, 2022

With Microsoft Viva, Avanade employees get a virtual solution that brings together all their collaboration, productivity and workplace needs into one place.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 3, 2022

QUESTION: Several of our employees were hospitalized over the past year with COVID-19 and incurred large medical expenses, which our self-insured health plan was obligated to cover. We later discovered that these employees were not vaccinated against COVID-19. Given the financial impact of COVID-19 on our health plan, can we require employees going forward to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of eligibility?

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 2, 2022

To capitalize on analytics, consumer packaged goods organizations—especially in Asia—can build an integrated system with the power to oversee and control the entire supply chain from end to end.

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ISA

MARCH 30, 2022

3/16/2022 12:00:00 AM. For this month’s education blog, I was asked to write about starting or moving your appraisal business. For those of you who have “been around the block” and have no plans of moving, you may pick up some tips for tightening up your business practices or obtaining more work. For new appraisers, this article will hopefully get you off to a great start on your new adventure.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 28, 2022

Posted by David M. Silk, Sabastian V. Niles, and Carmen X. W. Lu, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Monday, March 28, 2022 Editor's Note: David M. Silk and Sabastian V. Niles are partners and Carmen X. W. Lu is counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on their Wachtell memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to

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BVR

MARCH 28, 2022

Recent developments have put the spotlight squarely on projected financial information (PFI). The perception is that too many valuation experts simply accept projections and forecasts they’re given without applying enough scrutiny—or any scrutiny at all. Fortunately, there is some new guidance on how to examine and substantiate PFI you get from management or other third parties in BVR’s new Guide to Management Projections and Business Valuation: Analysis and Case Law.

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Benchmark Report

MARCH 31, 2022

Benchmark International has successfully advised on the sale of Edinburgh-based 7 Elements to Harrogate-based Redcentric. 7 Elements is a CREST accredited and award-winning technical assurance services company providing industry-leading security testing, incident response, and bespoke consultancy services. Established in 1997, AIM-listed Redcentric is a managed service provider.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 31, 2022

QUESTION: Our company is adding a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option next year, so that employees who choose the HDHP and otherwise meet the HSA eligibility requirements can establish and contribute to HSAs. What will happen to the funds in an HSA after an account holder dies? ANSWER: Upon the death of an HSA account holder, any amounts remaining in the HSA transfer to the beneficiary named in the HSA beneficiary designation form.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 15, 2022

As pharma companies apply advanced analytics to generate new types of evidence, how do they decide which use cases to target and how to scale them up across the business?

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ISA

MARCH 30, 2022

1/25/2022 12:00:00 AM. Colleagues, This is a reminder of the terminology changes made in 2020 and 2021 that affect your appraisal reports. Knowing how busy we all are, I am sure that many of you read the ISA Education newsletter posts regarding these changes in terminology to align with USPAP terms and definitions and then put them aside. Now that the New Year has arrived, you are updating your appraisal report templates and looking for this information.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 28, 2022

Posted by Luca X. Lin (HEC Montreal), on Monday, March 28, 2022 Editor's Note: Luca X. Lin is Assistant Professor of Finance at HEC Montreal. This post is based on a recent paper authored by Mr. Lin; Miguel Anton , Associate Professor of Financial Management at IESE Business School; Jose Azar , Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Navarra; and Mireia Gine , Associate Professor of Financial Management at IESE Business School.

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BVR

MARCH 28, 2022

In BVR’s recent webinar, Cryptocurrency Fraud and Forensics: What Valuation Professionals Need to Know, forensic and cryptocurrency experts Katerina Gaebel and Mark DiMichael, both of Citrin Cooperman, covered various hot topics on fraud and forensic accounting issues in digital assets and how they affect the business valuation profession. Here, we summarize five key areas where one would find proof of crypto asset fraud in a marital dispute, including interviews, tax returns, bank accounts, cre

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Audit Board

MARCH 31, 2022

After a year of hinting at development of sweeping environmental disclosure rules, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally announced proposed regulations, titled The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Over the past 20 years, there have been only a couple of other seismic legislative/regulatory events — the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in 2002 and, to a lesser extent, the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 — so greatly impacting internal audit.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 31, 2022

Insurance Standards Bulletin Series – Information – Extension of Limited Non-Enforcement Policy through 2023 and Later Benefit Years (Mar. 23, 2022). Available at [link]. CMS has indefinitely extended the limited nonenforcement policy allowing states to permit insurers in the individual and small group markets to renew health insurance policies that would otherwise have to be canceled due to noncompliance with certain Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance market reforms.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 14, 2022

Container freight rates will remain elevated throughout most of 2022 while the containerized logistics disruption persists. This article presents future scenarios that could help shippers in planning and offers levers to navigate through the disruption to emerge stronger.

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