Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 17, 2023

Business transformations are designed to boost overall performance through increased revenue, lower operating costs, and better customer satisfaction and workforce productivity.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 19, 2023

The accounting and audit profession is undergoing significant changes as a result of the rapid advancement of technology. While some have expressed concerns that automation may replace human auditors, the reality is that technology is here to enhance the profession rather than replace it. Automation tools can help streamline processes , reduce inefficiencies, and free up human auditors to focus on higher-value tasks.

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Technology Data Analysis Start-ups 105

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 20, 2023

Green bank financing could mobilize hundreds of billions in investment toward net-zero emissions by 2050 as well as advancing environmental justice in the US.

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Finance Banking 98

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 21, 2023

Posted by Holly Fetter and Benjamin Colton, State Street Global Advisors, on Friday, April 21, 2023 Editor's Note: Benjamin Colton is Global Head of Asset Stewardship, and Holly Fetter is Vice President of Asset Stewardship at State Street Global Advisors. This post is based on their SSGA memorandum. In July 2021, State Street Global Advisors, Russell Reynolds Associates, and the Ford Foundation partnered to study best practices for effective board oversight of racial and ethnic diversity, equit

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Equity Marketability 309

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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Viking Mergers

APRIL 17, 2023

Along with his seven siblings, Jimmy Span watched his father work hard every day at a steady job to provide for the family. As a result, he learned the value of consistency, staying the course, and avoiding risk. Meanwhile, he saw his dad’s brother approach the world quite differently. Jimmy’s uncle was a lifelong risk-taker who became a Navy fighter pilot and, later, a successful investor.

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Business Valuation Fair Market Value Technology Marketability 130

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 18, 2023

For business owners, payroll is complex and often their greatest expense. For accounting professionals, payroll services have long been viewed as a time-consuming, high-risk loss leader. Payroll errors are certainly a real concern, but with the right tools and resources in place, payroll services can be a growth opportunity for firms. Today’s global workforce, remote and hybrid work environments, and the ever-changing regulatory landscape have added additional layers of complexity to payroll.

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Compliance Technology 107

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 20, 2023

Posted by Jared Ellias (Harvard Law School) and Elisabeth De Fontenay (Duke University) , on Thursday, April 20, 2023 Editor's Note: Jared Ellias is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; Elisabeth de Fontenay is a Professor of Law at Duke University. This post is based on their recent paper , forthcoming in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Debt Financing 257

Debt Financing Equity Finance Marketability 257

Business Wire M&A

APRIL 21, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY & DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop, together with its parent company, FJ Management, today announced the acquisition of Kum & Go, a family-owned convenience store chain with over 400 locations across 13 states, from Krause Group. As part of the transaction, Maverik will also acquire Solar Transport, a tank truck carrier and logistic provider owned by the Krause Group.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 20, 2023

QUESTION: Next year, we plan to amend our company’s cafeteria plan to add a health FSA under which participants elect a coverage amount for the year and pay for it with pre-tax salary reductions. There will be no employer contributions, so participants’ health FSA salary reductions will equal the elected annual coverage amount. The health FSA will be offered to all employees who are eligible for coverage under our major medical, dental, and vision plans.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 20, 2023

Even with recent industry layoffs, the tech talent shortage shows few signs of abating. To attract this critical segment, it’s important to understand what they want (hint: it’s not just compensation).

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 19, 2023

Posted by Kai H.E. Liekefett, Derek Zaba, and Eric S. Goodwin, Sidley Austin LLP, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Kai H.E. Liekefett and Derek Zaba are partners with Sidley Austin LLP and co-chairs of its Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense Practice, and Eric S. Goodwin is a managing associate with Sidley and a member of its Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense Practice.

Start-ups 256

Start-ups Marketability 256

BVR

APRIL 21, 2023

A common hurdle that any person involved in valuation will have to clear is financial statement analysis, and a lot goes into understanding that. Read on to learn more about making adjustments to financial statements.

Business Valuation 100

Business Valuation 100

ThomsonReuters

APRIL 20, 2023

FAQs About Affordable Care Act and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Implementation Part 59 (Apr. 13, 2023) Available at [link] The DOL, HHS, and IRS have jointly issued FAQs (Part 59) addressing the impact of the recent court decision in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra on the requirement to cover certain preventive health services without cost-sharing.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 17, 2023

As the space economy expands, satellite constellations are proliferating. But launch providers must make tricky decisions on how to ramp up capacity.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 19, 2023

Posted by Mark A. Hall (Wake Forest University), Erin C. Fuse Brown (Georgia State University), on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Editor's Note: Mark A. Hall is the Fred D. and Elizabeth L. Turnage Professor of Law at Wake Forest University. Erin C. Fuse Brown is the Catherine S. Henson Professor of Law at Georgia State University. This post is based on their article , forthcoming in the Stanford Law Review.

Equity 247

Equity Marketability 247

Business Wire M&A

APRIL 20, 2023

NASHVILLE, TN., CONSHOHOCKEN, PA., SAN FRANCISCO AND FORT WORTH, TEXAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a global alternative asset management firm, and AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) today announced that they have agreed to acquire OneOncology, a network of leading oncology practices, from General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm.

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Equity 98

Machen McChesney

APRIL 20, 2023

Have your company’s accounting records become cluttered with duplicate items and unused accounts? When you need to revise your QuickBooks® lists — such as the chart of accounts, customers, and vendors — the software provides methods for deleting, inactivating, and merging list entries. Here’s what you can do to help spruce things up.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 20, 2023

Our latest analysis of talent trends suggests that employees of all ages seem to want the same things from their work experience—with a few important caveats.

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Marketability 124

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 18, 2023

Posted by Aaron Wendt, and Brianna Castro, Glass, Lewis & Co, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Aaron Wendt is a Research Director and Brianna Castro is a Senior Director at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on their Glass Lewis memorandum. Recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) have led public companies to propose new protections for their corporate officers, thereby forcing shareholders to consider whether they should give up their right to sue t

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 19, 2023

Swiss commodities trader says offer depends on engagement from Canadian miner’s board

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Machen McChesney

APRIL 19, 2023

If your business occupies substantial space and needs to increase or move from that space in the future, you should keep the rehabilitation tax credit in mind. This is especially true if you favor historic buildings.

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 20, 2023

With billions of dollars in pandemic relief funding still available, state and local public health agencies have an opportunity to improve their performance and prepare themselves for future challenges.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 18, 2023

Posted by Lawrence A. Cunningham, Jerry R. Marlatt and Felix R. Zhang, Mayer Brown LLP, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Lawrence A. Cunningham is Special Counsel, Jerry R. Marlatt is a Partner, and Felix R. Zhang is an Associate at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on a Mayer Brown memorandum by Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Marlatt, Mr. Zhang, Edward S.

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Banking Compliance Marketability 224

Avanade

APRIL 20, 2023

It’s heavily implied that AI has matured, and all enterprises have an AI capability. The reality, though, is different. Why, despite the hype, is AI failing enterprises?

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 20, 2023

Plus, problems pile up for Germany’s most valuable fintech and fears circle San Francisco’s start-up scene

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Start-ups 98

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 21, 2023

Next-generation operational excellence is more than doing things well. It’s about uniting an organization around a common purpose, process, and systems.

Technology 118

Technology 118

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 17, 2023

Posted by Andrew Metrick (Yale University) and Paul Schmlezing (Boston College), on Monday, April 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Andrew Metrick is the Janet L. Yellen Professor of Finance and Management at the Yale School of Management and the Director of the Yale Program on Financial Stability; and Paul Schmelzing is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Boston College and a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

Banking 209

Banking Finance Marketability 209

Audit Board

APRIL 17, 2023

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has released a revised set of professional standards for the practice of internal audit ( Standards ) for public exposure and comment. The comment period is open through May 30, 2023, and The IIA encourages feedback through its online survey. We call upon every internal audit practitioner to make their voice heard.

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Financial Times M&A

APRIL 20, 2023

Previous targets of Melrose’s ‘buy-improve-sell’ strategy have usually ended up as trade sales

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Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 20, 2023

Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, co-chairperson of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, discusses the urgency of reorienting business toward nature-positive activities.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 20, 2023

Posted by Amit Batish, Equilar, Inc., on Thursday, April 20, 2023 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 Growth of Executive Pay by Lucian Bebchuk and Yaniv Grinstein; Stealth Compensation via Retirement Benefits Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse M.

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Marketability 205

Benzinga

APRIL 17, 2023

Activist investor Trillium Capital called on stock-photo company Getty Images Holdings Inc (NYSE: GETY ) to collaborate with technology firms and publishers to grow its revenue. Getty should expand its partnership with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA ) to tap the chip company's image-rendering technology, build a strategic relationship with Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT ) & Bing through their Open API system, collaborate with Adobe.

Technology 98

Technology 98

Financial Times M&A

APRIL 17, 2023

Ecommerce group’s shares surge more than 40% after approach

eCommerce 98

eCommerce 98

Mckinsey and Company

APRIL 21, 2023

Companies can build optionality by strengthening their balance sheets, increasing cash, and establishing a cash culture across the organization.

Corporate Finance 115

Corporate Finance Finance 115