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Due diligence tips – Are you paying enough attention to related-party transactions
Year End 2014
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 822
Abstract: Related-party transactions played a major role in accounting scandals that happened at Enron and Tyco International. But such scandals aren’t unique to large public companies that engage in complex business transactions. In fact, unaudited private firms may be at even greater risk. Lenders typically act as gatekeepers for small borrowers and scrutinize their related-party transactions as part of their regular due diligence procedures. This article describes common related-party transactions and suggests ways to unearth undisclosed related-party relationships and unusual transactions. A sidebar encourages lenders to monitor performance-based executive compensation for financial misstatement risks, too.
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Keep more of your investment earnings
November / December 2014
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 822
Abstract: An investment’s performance is only as good as its after-tax return. That’s why tax efficiency is important to an overall portfolio strategy. This article details two variables that can affect tax liability and offers guidelines that can help in the management of a portfolio’s overall tax burden.
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The future is now — Aligning value-based reimbursement with physician compensation
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 822
Abstract: Governmental and third-party payors are quickly moving to value-based reimbursement, leading to a shift from the traditional physician compensation model toward a new focus on quality outcomes. This article looks at a few of the value-based compensation models that have been gaining attention and describes three keys to successful implementation.
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Going global — Tips on maneuvering the minefield
October / November 2012
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 822
Abstract: Does offshoring live up to all the hype? Before a borrower enters — or, in some cases, re-enters — the global realm, it’s important to consider ways to minimize risk and maximize results. This article discusses the pros and cons of offshoring and lists steps a company can take if that decision is made. It also looks at alternatives that may provide some of the benefits of offshoring while minimizing the drawbacks.
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Accounting for mergers – New standard could influence purchase prices
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 822
Abstract: This article talks about how the newly revised Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 141R, Business Combinations, expands the scope of covered business combinations and revises how transaction costs will be recorded. The revised standard could affect merger negotiations, particularly over a company’s purchase price, and prompt earlier valuations of assets.