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Warn participants of the risks of front-loaded deferrals
October / November 2019
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 473
Abstract: Some 401(k) plan participants have been known to shoot themselves in the foot when taking aim at higher investment returns. Some of these individuals may not be open to advice, but plan sponsors can still provide information about the dangers of firing blindly and expecting to hit a target. This article looks at a case in point: front-loading deferrals in hopes of boosting returns over the course of the year.
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Credit ratings: To include or not to include?
February / March 2011
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 473
Abstract: To promote more accurate credit ratings, a provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 has made Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSROs) subject to the same liability and consent requirements as other experts. But, as this article explains, the SEC has issued interpretive guidance that clarifies that certain uses of credit ratings continue to be permissible even without the rating agency’s consent.
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Tax Tips – Have you reviewed your estate plan? – Courts give LLCs a boost – Now’s the time to restructure loans
May / June 2010
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 473
Abstract: This issue’s “Tax Tips” briefly discusses the importance of reviewing one’s estate plan in view of present uncertainty regarding estate tax law; recent court rulings in regard to whether limited liability companies (LLCs) can offset business losses against active income; and why now may be a good time to restructure a loan.
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Computers: Nurturer and Nemesis of Fraud
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 473
Abstract: Businesses that incorporate IT tools into internal controls identify fraud faster and more regularly than those that go it alone, giving lenders and other stakeholders added peace of mind — about the security of their assets and the accuracy of financial reports.
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Is your organization certain about its tax positions?
June / July 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 473
Abstract: A common cliché states that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. A new accounting rule will require nonprofits to evaluate and disclose how “certain” they are about the tax positions they’ve taken on their annual tax filings of Forms 990 and 990T as well as on their organization’s activities. Here’s a heads-up on what you need to know. (Updated 3/30/12)