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How Much Should A Business Valuation Cost?

Chris Curtain

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?

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Must a Plan Provide Extended COBRA Coverage Because of a Spouse’s Disability?

ThomsonReuters

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?

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What is TTV (Time to Value) in SaaS? What it Means and Why it Matters.

Lighter Capital

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.

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Fiscal Fitness Checklist: Get Ready for ’22 Now

Quantive

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 […].

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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GreenTec Capital Partners: Investing in SDG Impact Across Africa

Equidam

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

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IRS Proposes Permanently Extending Deadlines for Furnishing ACA Statements to Individuals

ThomsonReuters

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

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The Characteristics of Highly Successful Internal Auditors

Internal Audit 360

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.

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Has the Value of Your Company Materially Changed Since 2019?

BV Specialists

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

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Agencies Issue Regulations Implementing Prescription Drug and Health Care Spending Reporting Requirements, Including Rules for Aggregating Data

ThomsonReuters

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

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EBITDA Multiples by Industry

Equidam

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.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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Can the World’s Largest Carmaker Handle the ESG Pressure?

Andrew Stolz

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.

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Clear Eligibility Provisions Avoid Employee’s Claims of Delayed Enrollment and Related Disclosure Failures

ThomsonReuters

McGinnis v. Costco Wholesale Corp. Emp. Benefits Prog., 2021 WL 4844094 (N.D. Ill. 2021). Available at [link]. An individual hired as a “limited part-time” employee claimed she was told by her manager that she would become a regular part-time employee and be entitled to employee benefits after 90 days of employment. Alternatively, she contended she was entitled to enrollment based on the summary plan description (SPD) eligibility rules, which were based on completion of a specified number of ho

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[PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.4] EBITDA MULTIPLES

Equidam

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.

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PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.4

Equidam

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.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Fighting Burnout

ThomsonReuters

Burnout is no stranger to tax and accounting professionals, but in this pandemic world, it seems to be even more apparent. Prolonged exposure to stress and anxiety can create difficulty when trying to find work-life balance. So, if burnout is all around us, how can we fight it? We’ve come up with a list of three steps to help you find some peace this holiday season and mentally prepare you to take on the upcoming tax season. .

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[PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.4] AVERAGE AND MAXIMUM VALUATIONS

Equidam

You can refer to the table below to see how the average valuation for the Scorecard Method and maximum valuation for the Checklist Method will change for your country specifically after November 29th, 2021. We base our new country estimates on real transactions by country since November 1st, 2017. Whenever we were not able to find a large enough sample of pre-money valuations in a given country, we broadened our perspective the closest larger geographic entity (namely, region and continent). .

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Average and maximum valuations for Scorecard and Checklist

Equidam

You can refer to the table below to see the average valuation for the Scorecard Method and maximum valuation for the Checklist Method for your country. We base our country estimates on real transactions occurred all over the world since November 1st, 2017. Whenever we were not able to find a large enough sample of pre-money valuations in a given country, we broadened our perspective the closest larger geographic entity (namely, region and continent). .

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Last Week in Payroll: Will Paid Family and Medical Leave Provision in House-Passed Spending Bill Survive the Senate?

ThomsonReuters

On November 19, 2021, the House passed a $2 trillion spending bill with a number of payroll-related provisions that include paid family and medical leave. House members voted mainly along party lines with a 220 to 213 final tally. The more than 2,000-page long budget reconciliation bill now moves on to the Senate where challenges and changes are expected.

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