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International accounting standards: Momentum shifts
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 310
Abstract: In recent years, support seemed to be building for adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards and for their convergence with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. But recently the momentum has shifted in favor of a slower, more moderate approach. It’s uncertain when the SEC will make a final decision and which strategy it’ll adopt, but this article discusses the concerns it’s expressed.
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Tighten your supply chain with JIT purchasing
Spring 2013
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 310
Abstract: A manufacturing company’s most valuable asset — its inventory — may be sitting idle on warehouse shelves or in storage rooms, sometimes for months at a time. But just-in-time (JIT) purchasing may help the company reduce its hidden costs. This article explains how JIT purchasing can help distributors minimize the lag time between taking possession of a product and shipping it to customers.
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Before donating a vehicle, find out the charity’s intent
April / May 2013
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 310
Abstract: Cash is the easiest way to give to a charity, but sometimes it’s more advantageous to donate other assets — and sometimes it’s not. For example, the value of one’s deduction for a donated vehicle can vary greatly depending on what the charity does with it. As this brief article explains, the deduction might be lessened if the charity sells the vehicle.
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Estate Planning Pitfall – You’re keeping your trust a secret
Year End 2009
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 310
Abstract: Many like to keep their trusts secret because they’re worried that, otherwise, the beneficiaries might spend recklessly or neglect educational or career pursuits. But the law in many states requires trustees to disclose certain information to beneficiaries. One way to avoid the disclosure requirements is by not naming children as beneficiaries and, instead, granting someone else a power of appointment over the trust; however, the power holder is under no legal obligation to provide for the children. So it’s important that those wishing to keep a trust secret be sure to consult an attorney about the law in their state in order to explore alternative strategies.
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Lay waste to waste for big-time savings
Summer 2008
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 310
Abstract: It’s expensive, it may be hidden and it’s probably leeching profits from manufacturers. It’s waste, and it can be controlled. This short article discusses seven ways — identified by Toyota — manufacturers are most likely to be wasteful.