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How rolling forecasts can provide more clarity
Winter 2023
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: Over the last three years, economic volatility and supply chain disruptions have provided a stark lesson on the weaknesses of traditional budgeting and forecasting methods. Under the best of circumstances, it’s difficult for manufacturers to forecast their performance over the coming year. When economic and market conditions are prone to change suddenly and unexpectedly, a traditional static forecast can quickly become obsolete. That’s why many manufacturers have adopted a rolling forecast model. This article discusses the difference between static and rolling forecasts, and the benefits of rolling forecasts.
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Should you digitize your tax and financial records?
June 2020
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: Traditionally, important tax and financial records have been stored as hardcopies in desk drawers, filing cabinets and safe deposit boxes. Nowadays, it’s become increasingly popular and easy to digitize documents and store them electronically. This article explores the advantages and risks of this approach.
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Newsbits – Cryptocurrency donations pose problems
Spring 2019
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” highlights some of the problems that may happen when an organization accepts cryptocurrency. It also reports on the results of a study on the perceptions of the foundations that award grants and the not-for-profits that accept them. And it spotlights the success some nonprofits are having using AI in their fundraising efforts.
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Investing in HSAs for long-term retirement goals
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: Retirement plans are about saving for the cost of living in ― retirement. And typically one significant expense for retirees is medical bills. Actuaries at Fidelity Investments estimate that a typical 65-year-old couple retiring in 2018 will incur $280,000 in combined out-of-pocket health expenses during their retirement, excluding the cost of long-term care. This brief article discusses Health Savings Accounts, when employers can offer them to participants and why participants may be interested in them.
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Predictive coding: It’s not just for big cases and firms
Spring 2018
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: A 2016 survey conducted by the American Bar Association’s Legal Technology Resource Center highlighted a common misconception in the legal industry about predictive coding — the notion that such technology-assisted review (TAR) is useful only in large cases. This article looks at how predictive coding can help firms no matter their size.
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Seize the opportunity – Lending to e-commerce companies
February / March 2018
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: E-commerce companies that need capital for working capital and fixed asset purchases have historically turned to alternative online lenders. But online nontraditional lenders can saddle these companies with onerous terms and high interest rates. This article notes that, before adding e-commerce borrowers to their loan portfolios, traditional lenders need to recognize how their business models differ and adjust their underwriting processes accordingly.
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How to reap tax benefits from a summer vacation
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: People who are self-employed and planning a vacation this summer can potentially reap financial benefits by combining the summer getaway with a business trip and claiming some valuable tax deductions. This article highlights determining what’s tax-deductible and what the IRS considers “reasonable and necessary” expenses.
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Qualified settlement funds provide significant tax advantages
September / October 2016
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: Lawyers for both plaintiffs and defendants should consider using qualified settlement funds (QSFs) to achieve smoother, more tax-efficient settlements. A QSF is a trust designed to hold settlement funds pending distribution to one or more plaintiffs. This brief article discusses the potential advantages of using QSFs.
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Boosting retirement savings with a one-person 401(k) plan
September 2015
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: One-person 401(k) plans can provide a valuable source of retirement savings for successful entrepreneurs. This article offers an example of how such a plan works, while noting the role of a standard 401(k) for other employees.
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BANK Wire – JOBS Act raises SEC threshold
Summer 2012
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: This issue’s “BANK Wire” looks at news items regarding a higher threshold for SEC registration; the threat of lawsuits involving ATMs that fail to display a physical notice of ATM fees; the expanded role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in accepting bank-related complaints; and the newly revised “Concentrations of Credit” booklet — available from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency — regarding compliance with examiners’ guidelines about risky concentrations of commercial real estate loans.
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News for Nonprofits – Gain tax breaks by hiring before year end
October / November 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” focuses exclusively on the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, which creates tax incentives for hiring the unemployed. Tax-exempt organizations are eligible this year for both tax benefits of the act: a payroll tax exemption and a retention credit.
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News for Nonprofits – Tax credit for health insurance coverage
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” looks at a new, refundable, health care insurance tax credit that can benefit smaller nonprofits. It discusses one consulting firm’s findings that 33% of donations to charities’ own Web sites failed to go through, and provides tips on lowering unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
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What’s new about used?
March / April 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: Used vehicle sales are critical to the success of most dealerships. No different from new vehicle operations, your used vehicle business is subject to trends. This article discusses two to stay on top of: price-comparison Web sites and subprime lending.