IVSC

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In our first perspectives paper, Challenges to Market Value , the IVSC Tangible Assets Board (TAB) explored a number of topics pertaining to Market Value, which is one of the most common basis of value used in valuations. Topics discussed included: Price versus value, relating various forms of market evidence to a basis of value, the availability of market information in a pandemic world, prudential value and its comparison to Market Value, and value in volatile listed markets.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted pharma companies to rethink their organizational strategies. A survey of executives suggests where value might lie.

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Startup Valuation Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The value of a startup is affected by many factors. Here is a list of nine factors that affect the value of a startup. . As we have already mentioned the importance of valuing your startup, an increased startup value directly means that you are excelling in your startup, and your continuous struggle will indeed bear fruit. However, how can you ensure that your startup value is increasing?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 22, 2021

IRS Form 2441. Instructions. The IRS has released Form 2441 (Child and Dependent Care Expenses) and its accompanying instructions for the 2021 tax year. Taxpayers file Form 2441 with Form 1040 to determine the amount of their available dependent care tax credit (DCTC), and DCAP participants must file it with Form 1040 to support the income exclusion for their DCAP reimbursements.

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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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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 10, 2021

One of the big news stories of last week was Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO of Twitter, and the market's response to that news was to push up Twitter's stock price by almost 10%. That reaction suggested, at least for the moment, that investors believed that Twitter would be better off without Dorsey running it, a surprise to those in the founder-worship camp.

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Accountancy Today

DECEMBER 16, 2021

FRP Advisory has reported that pre-tax profits for the six-month period ended 31 October 2021, dropped to £5.7m from £7.1m the previous year. The fall in profit was attributed to “high levels” of government support in response to the pandemic which reduced the amount of administration appointments by 49% to 390 in H1 2022 (H1 2021: 763). Despite the fall, revenues grew 25% to £44.7, up from £35.9m and was boosted by the group completing 50 transactions during the period with a combined deal valu

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 24, 2021

With e-commerce surging, building direct-to-consumer capabilities is more important than ever—but how do companies truly scale their D2C business?

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Startup Valuation Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Fundraising is one of the most critical and impactful parts of running a startup. How well you negotiate can make a huge difference. This blog post will find the three most important tips to help you deal better in your fundraising process. Tip number 1 - Determine the three HOWS: In the negotiation process, you should decide about the three HOWS: 1. how much money will you receive?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 22, 2021

IRS Notice 2022-03 (Dec. 17, 2021); IRS News Release IR-2021-251 (Dec. 17, 2021). Notice. News Release. The IRS has announced the 2022 standard mileage rates for business, medical, and other uses of an automobile, and the 2022 vehicle values that limit the application of certain rules for valuing an automobile’s use. For 2022, the business standard mileage rate is 58.5 cents per mile (a 2.5 cent increase from the 56 cents rate for 2021), and the rate when an automobile is used to obtain medical

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2021

SPACs have become all the rage in North America, but have yet to make a big splash in Asia.

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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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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 15, 2021

At the start of every semester for as long as I can remember, I have invited people to sit in informally on my classes at NYU or take the shorter online versions on my website. After thirty six years of teaching, you would think I would be jaded, but I am not. As we get ready for the spring, I am excited, perhaps more so than usual, because I hope to finally be in a real classroom, instead of online, for my classes.

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IVSC

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This webinar explores the recently published IVSC Perspectives paper on ESG and Tangible Asset Valuation and how ESG’s can be quantified within valuation of existing assets. Panellists: Kim Hildebrandt – Specialist Valuer, Government of Victoria. Emily Chadwick – ESG Risk (Valuation Lead, JLL, EMEA. Miriam Patterson – Head of Office Partnerships, Charter Hall.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The rise of SaaS has dramatically transformed the software industry and opened it to many new players. What will it take for India's SaaS start-ups to thrive in this new era.

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Accountancy Today

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Hurst has bolstered its corporate finance team with three additional staff to continue to meet demand within the sector. Max Perry has joined the firm’s corporate finance division as an associate director from the Camlee Group, an M&A advisory practice where he spent more than five years after moving from Deloitte. Meanwhile, Danielle Tierney has joined EY as a corporate finance executive.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2021

IRS Information Letter 2021-0023 (Aug. 18, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has released an information letter responding to a request for guidance that would expand the medical care that may be provided by a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) before the minimum annual deductible has been satisfied. As background, individuals who wish to make or receive HSA contributions must be covered by a qualifying HDHP and have no impermissible coverage.

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FE International

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If you’ve been trying to understand how to value a website or internet business you’ve come to the right place. Accurately valuing a website for sale can for many be the most challenging part of the purchase process. An internet business’s lack of physical assets can often complicate valuations, but if you’re clear on the pros and cons of the methods available, gather the right data on the relevant valuation drivers and apply this correctly, you will almost always arrive at a w

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Meade & Moore

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has made an indelible impression on American businesses. Fortunately, with those trying circumstances came clarity, for some. Business owners were forced to redefine their priorities, both for their businesses and for themselves. For many, one of the lessons they learned was how important a good exit strategy can be.

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Shephard Mullin M&A

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This December, the Delaware Supreme Court penned two decisions that shined the spotlight on purchase agreement provisions that are often afterthoughts in negotiations. In Golden Rule Financial Corporation v. Shareholder Representative Services , No. 61, 2021, 2021 WL 5754866 (Del. Dec. 3, 2021) (ORDER), the Court reviewed the post-closing “true up” language and determined that “consistently applied” accounting principles in the post-closing true up does not necessarily mean “in the same manner

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, millions visited the Big Apple every year to fulfill their travel and business aspirations. What will it take for them to return?

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Lighter Capital

DECEMBER 28, 2021

2021 has been a very exciting year for Lighter Capital. We are proud and privileged to assist all of the companies that we provided capital and support to this year. With non-dilutive transparent financing, all of our clients can keep their equity, board seats, and vision intact and face no hidden costs or fees. The post 2021 Deal Roundup appeared first on Lighter Capital.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Randolph v. E. Baton Rouge Parish Sch. Sys., 2021 WL 5577014 (5th Cir. 2021). Available at [link]. A retired employee sued her employer, alleging that the employer had, on two occasions, failed to provide her a timely COBRA election notice. While working, the employee had been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into a complaint against her.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 29, 2021

What are some of the best practices to adopt when conducting due diligence during a business acquisition? In order to be successful with your due diligence efforts, there is a need for a strategic plan of action and a team of experienced professionals. The process of carefully appraising a business prior to purchase in order to establish assets and liabilities, as well as evaluate the company’s potential cannot be done haphazardly.

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Quantive

DECEMBER 29, 2021

So you’ve received an offer to purchase your business. Perhaps a competitor asks you to lunch and casually broaches the subject. Or a vendor makes an overture to acquire your company. Maybe a business broker calls and has a client that wants to make an offer to purchase your business. As a valuation firm, we […].

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Meade & Moore

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Many business owners prefer to think the best about their employees and assume that they would never knowingly steal from them or commit fraud. However, this kind of thinking can be dangerous. In fact, employees embezzle more than $50 billion from their employers each year, according to data on employee theft. These embezzlers often turn out to be long-time employees who owners trusted implicitly and would never have suspected of stealing from them.

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Success in digital M&A requires a clear strategy that guides target selection, due diligence, and integration.

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Lighter Capital

DECEMBER 28, 2021

2021 has been a very exciting year for Lighter Capital. We are proud and privileged to assist all of the companies that we provided capital and support to this year. With non-dilutive transparent financing, all of our clients can keep their equity, board seats, and vision intact and face no hidden costs or fees. We really appreciate and value our returning clients.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Form 5498-SA (HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA Information) (2022); Instructions for Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA (2022). Form 5498-SA. Form 1099-SA and 5498-SA Instructions. The IRS has released Form 5498-SA for the 2022 tax year, along with its instructions, which are combined with the instructions for Form 1099-SA. (The 2022 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns, which relate to these and certain other information returns, have not yet been released.

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Hallmark Brokers

DECEMBER 28, 2021

If you’re reading this blog, we know you’re the kind of business owner who likes to stay current on the trends and developments in your industry or market niche. That’s just what smart business owners do. However, you might be struggling to find time to do so when your busy schedule commands so much attention. Read more. The post Stay on Top of Your Industry with These Five Tips appeared first on Hallmark Brokers.

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Gergory Caruso

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Goal setting and planning with follow through is a proven way for professionals and business people to increase their earnings, increase their vacation time and increase their business value. We have produced a simple guide to goal stetting which includes a quick start section so you can get started now identifying your goals and planning for success.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Event Dates: 2022-06-28T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-06-28T12:30:00-05:00 2022-06-29T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-06-29T12:30:00-05:00 2022-06-30T09:00:00-05:00 to 2022-06-30T12:30:00-05:00 Location: Online. Register Now. Course Description. Given today’s highly competitive M&A market environment, Corporate Development leaders are being tasked with an increasingly challenging set of requirements: Close the right deals faster ; Identify and mitigate more potential risks through better due diligence

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Mckinsey and Company

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Seasoned comic artist Tom Gauld discusses his first foray into children’s books, the importance of bedtime rituals, and how his daughters inspired the making of a fairy tale.

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Lighter Capital

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Modern Logic and Lighter Capital Partnership. Lighter Capital and Modern Logic , a digital product studio, have teamed up for another 4-part webinar series that is sure to boost the success of your SaaS Business. . After the success of our first series – ‘Building SaaS Products that Scale’ over 2021 – we’re back with a new lineup. This series will be on ‘Scaling and Accelerating SaaS Startups’.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 16, 2021

2021 Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C; 2021 Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B; 2021 Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. Form 1094-B. Form 1095-B. Form 1094-C. Form 1095-C. B Form Instructions. C Form Instructions. The IRS has released final Affordable Care Act (ACA) information reporting forms and instructions for 2021. As a reminder, Forms 1094-B and 1095-B are filed by minimum essential coverage providers (insurers, government-sponsored health programs, and some self-insur

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Financial Analyst Insider

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In 2017, the world experienced a real boom in blockchain technology. Every day we read news about which new area and which new business are. The post How to Find the Best Blockchain Development Company appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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