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Those amazing shrinking profit margins – 6 strategies for spotting trouble before it starts
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: In addition to changing federal regulations, increasingly competitive markets can cause hospital profit margins to shrink. This article lists six strategies for addressing potentially troublesome areas and keeping profit margins growing, including reducing readmissions, adding service lines and checking supply costs. The article suggests that hospitals need to ensure they are operating efficiently and profitably on every level.
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21st century estate planning accounts for digital assets
March / April 2015
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: Traditionally, when a loved one dies, family members go through his or her home to look for personal and business documents. Today, however, many of these items may not exist in “hard copy” form. Unless an estate plan addresses these digital assets, family members may not know where to find them or how to gain access. And delays can cause irreparable damage, particularly when a business is involved. This article offers suggestions for making sure that family members will not only know that particular digital assets exist, but will be able to access them quickly.
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Should you consider a Roth IRA conversion?
July / August 2013
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: Converting all or a portion of a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can allow one to turn tax-deferred future growth into tax-free growth and take advantage of a Roth IRA’s estate planning benefits. As this article explains, a Roth’s exemption from minimum distribution requirements allows funds to continue growing tax-free for many years. And, since amounts converted into a Roth IRA face immediate taxation, heirs will benefit by receiving future distributions tax-free. But whether this makes economic sense depends on several factors.
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Playing many roles — Reasonable compensation keeps appraisers busy
Spring 2012
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: It’s an issue that comes into play in divorce, shareholder disputes and tax cases. It’s also a common financial statement adjustment appraisers make when valuing a business. The issue, of course, is reasonable compensation. This article examines the wide variety of factors appraisers weigh when determining reasonable compensation for a specific business owner. It offers a fictitious case study involving a divorce proceeding, where owners’ compensation calculations can dramatically affect property settlements and support payments.
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When divorce enters the picture — A qualified valuation expert can make a huge difference
March / April 2012
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: When a married couple parts ways and one or both spouses own an interest in a business, it’s critical that they retain valuation experts — or perhaps a joint expert — to value not only the business interests, but also other marital assets. This article explains why valuations in divorce differ from other types of valuations, along with the difference between an “expert” and a “consultant.” It also examines how appraisers handle goodwill and forensic accounting issues in a divorce valuation.
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Final EEOC regulations change the meaning of “disability”
November / December 2011
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) significantly changed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This year the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) amended its regulations to harmonize with the ADAAA. This article shows how the final EEOC regs broaden the legal meaning of the word “disability” in ways every employer should know. Sutton et al. v. United Air Lines, Inc., No. 97-1943, June 22, 1999 (Supreme Court) Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. v. Williams, No. 00-1089, Jan. 8, 2002 (Supreme Court)
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Pellom v. Pellom – When little things mean a lot
September / October 2009
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: When one couple decided to divorce, the husband wasn’t happy when the court accepted his wife’s expert’s valuation of his share in an anesthesiology practice at $1.2 million. His own expert had arrived at a figure of $183,000. On appeal, the husband raised several technical objections, which were ultimately rejected. It appears the primary reason for the discrepancy between the two experts’ valuations was the husband’s expert’s failure to account for the practice’s goodwill.
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“Cross-tested” plans offer advantages to plan sponsors
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: When funding profit sharing contributions, one type of plan has proven to be very effective. Known as “cross-tested” plans, they provide a unique profit sharing contribution into retirement plans. Cross-tested plans — a hybrid combination of defined contribution and defined benefit concepts — allow employers to fund a specific targeted group of employees while also meeting the needs of other employees. This article reviews these plans and whether one may be right for your company.
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Share your trade secrets – Giving new partners the “skinny” on how to succeed
Winter 2008
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: You’ve helped groom your firm’s star associates for years and now you’re ready to reward them for their hard work and commitment by naming them partners. But that’s only the beginning. New partners have many adjustments to make if they’re going to successfully transition from associate to partner. This article explains how law firms can help encourage new partners to set goals, develop skills, bring in new business and measure their own progress. (Updated 12/31/12)