Redpath
MARCH 19, 2024
Bookkeeping is strategically important for every business because financials form the foundation for daily operations and future planning. Identifying and correcting bookkeeping problems allows you to find and fix problems before they escalate so you can move forward with confidence.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 21, 2024
Posted by Dennis Campbell (Harvard Business School), Ruidi Shang (Tilburg University), and Zhifang Zhang (Warwick Business School), on Thursday, March 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Dennis Campbell is Dwight P. Robinson Jr. Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Ruidi Shang is Associate Professor of Accountancy at Tilburg University, and Zhifang Zhang is Associate Professor of Accountancy at Warwick Business School.
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Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 22, 2024
Generative AI is transforming financial services, offering opportunities for efficiency and innovation. As banks race to deploy gen AI, the right operating model can help unlock its potential.
NYT M&A
MARCH 18, 2024
Private equity is cannibalizing the music industry by buying up old hits and pushing them back into our cultural consciousness.
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.
Benzinga
MARCH 19, 2024
BofA analyst Justin Post reiterated a Buy rating on Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG ) (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) Google with a price target of $173. According to reports , Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is discussing licensing the Gemini AI platform with Google for integration into the forthcoming iOS 18 software update. This collaboration is set to enrich iOS with advanced Gen-AI features, including an enhanced version of Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, alongside its proprietary AI tools designed for local
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 19, 2024
Posted by John Galloway, Vanguard, Inc., on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Editor's Note: John Galloway is Global Head of Investment Stewardship at Vanguard, Inc. This post is based on a publication by Vanguard Investment Stewardship. Vanguard’s Investment Stewardship Program Vanguard’s Investment Stewardship program has a clear mandate to safeguard and promote long-term shareholder returns on behalf of the Vanguard-advised funds and their investors.
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NYT M&A
MARCH 19, 2024
The consumer goods giant said the moves would make for a “simpler, more focused company” as consumers trade down to cheaper brands amid high inflation.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 16, 2024
Private equity has piled into a lucrative industry that is consolidating fast
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 21, 2024
Posted by Severine Neervoort and Wendela Rang, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), on Thursday, March 21, 2024 Editor's Note: Severine Neervoort is Global Policy Director, and Wendela Rang is Policy Executive at International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN). This post is based on their ICGN memorandum. 1. Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) presents both extraordinary opportunities and complexities for today’s companies.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 18, 2024
The number of employees who use generative AI is expected to soar, freeing many to focus on higher-level cognitive work. Can organizations use this moment to make jobs more people centric?
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
NYT M&A
MARCH 22, 2024
Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 21, 2024
Bankers at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan reach out to buyout groups after parent company says it will jettison the division
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 17, 2024
Posted by Cydney Posner, Cooley LLP, on Sunday, March 17, 2024 Editor's Note: Cydney Posner is Special Counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. A Federal District Court has just held invalid the SEC’s rule regarding proxy advisory firms. The case dates back to 2019(!), when ISS sued the SEC and then-SEC Chair Jay Clayton in connection with the SEC’s interpretive guidance that proxy advisory firms’ vote recommendations were, in the view of the SEC, “solicitations” und
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 18, 2024
Two AI-enabled approaches are changing the way companies identify operational improvement opportunities. Individually powerful, together they can be transformative.
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.
NYT M&A
MARCH 16, 2024
TikTok’s turn in geopolitical cross hairs highlights the narrowing paths to liquidity for investments in Chinese companies.
N Contracts
MARCH 19, 2024
We all know that r isk m anagement is an important part of financial institution governance. I t’s also a source of enforcement actions.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 22, 2024
Posted by Andrew Siwo, New York University and Cornell University, on Friday, March 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Andrew Siwo is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University and a Lecturer at Cornell University. This post is based on his memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Perils and Questionable Promise of ESG-Based Compensation (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 20, 2024
With digitization, computing, and advanced technologies, the “attack surface” is now the sum of systems and capabilities that can be exploited by cyberattackers.
NYT M&A
MARCH 18, 2024
He led the company from 1977 to 1993 and helped transform Wall Street into a more competitive financial marketplace.
Machen McChesney
MARCH 18, 2024
Managing accounts receivable can be challenging, especially in an uncertain economy. To keep your company financially fit, it’s a good idea to occasionally revisit your billing and collections processes to ensure they’re as efficient and effective as possible. Consider these helpful tips.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 20, 2024
Posted by Dov Solomon, College of Law and Business, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Dov Solomon is an Associate Professor of Law at the College of Law and Business. This post is based on an article forthcoming in Finance Research Letters by Dalit Gafni , Rimona Palas , Ido Baum , and Professor Solomon. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 19, 2024
The managing partner and founder of Emerald Technology Ventures shares how the company works with start-ups and corporations in navigating the dynamic world of climate tech.
NYT M&A
MARCH 20, 2024
Hiring Mustafa Suleyman, the DeepMind co-founder, is a coup for the tech giant’s ambitions. But regulators may be skeptical.
Benchmark Report
MARCH 21, 2024
The Global Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) market was valued at $10.05 billion in 2023, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate of 10.3% to reach $24.36 billion by 2032.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 20, 2024
Posted by Samuel Nolledo and Aaron Wendt, Glass, Lewis & Co, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Editor's Note: Samuel Nolledo is a Research Analyst, and Aaron Wendt is Director of U.S. Governance Policy at Glass, Lewis & Co. This post is based on their Glass Lewis memorandum. The increasing strain on directors’ time is a growing concern among institutional investors and shareholder advocates.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 22, 2024
The next robot revolution is here, and this one might transform the global economy.
Machen McChesney
MARCH 20, 2024
If you’re an employer with a business where tipping is routine when providing food and beverages, you may qualify for a federal tax credit involving the Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes that you pay on your employees’ tip income.
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 17, 2024
Accounting firms, consultancies and other professional services take outside cash to fund growth
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 19, 2024
Posted by Wilson H.S. Tong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Editor's Note: Wilson H.S. Tong is Professor of Practice at the School of Accounting and Finance and Faculty of Business at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This post is based on an article forthcoming in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy by Lin Li, Peter Lam , Professor Tong, and Justin Law.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 19, 2024
Industrial heat pumps can help decarbonize the industrial sector and district heating. To develop new solutions and increase uptake, heat pump OEMs and end users can start conversations in key areas.
N Contracts
MARCH 21, 2024
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework is the gold standard for cybersecurity – and it’s undergone its first major update since it was released in 2014. What does NIST 2.0 mean for financial institutions that rely on NIST ’s framework to reduce cybersecurity risk?
Financial Times M&A
MARCH 20, 2024
David Ellison’s Skydance is negotiating for a stake in holding company National Amusements
Harvard Corporate Governance
MARCH 18, 2024
Posted by Iliana Ongun, Neil Whoriskey, and Dean Sattler, Milbank LLP, on Monday, March 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Iliana Ongun , Neil Whoriskey , and Dean Sattler are Partners at Milbank LLP. This post is based on a Milbank memorandum by Ms. Ongun, Mr. Whoriskey, Mr. Sattler, Scott Golenbock , Ben Fidler , and Marc Kilani and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.
Mckinsey and Company
MARCH 21, 2024
Novel ingredients could shape the future of food—but are consumers willing to try (and pay for) them? Our survey on US consumer sentiment offers insights for formulators, brands, and retailers.
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