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Valuing health care providers in the age of COVID-19
January / February 2022
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 848
Abstract: Health care valuations have become particularly challenging during the pandemic. This article discusses some of the challenges facing health care and how valuation professionals have adjusted their analyses to cope with market disruptions and uncertainty about the future of this industry. A sidebar highlights a recent increase in cyberattacks targeting health care providers and how investing in measures designed to mitigate financial losses can pay off over the long run.
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Valuing health care providers in the age of COVID-19
January / February 2022
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 848
Abstract: Health care valuations have become particularly challenging during the pandemic. This article discusses some of the challenges facing health care and how valuation professionals have adjusted their analyses to cope with market disruptions and uncertainty about the future of this industry. A sidebar highlights a recent increase in cyberattacks targeting health care providers and how investing in measures designed to mitigate financial losses can pay off over the long run.
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5 critical issues for your nonprofit’s finance committee
Fall 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: The role of a nonprofit’s finance committee is probably more important now than at any time since the 2008 financial crisis and ensuing Great Recession. This article reviews some of the areas finance committees should focus on, including cash flow, government relief programs, unrelated business income, budgets and fraud threats. A sidebar discusses financial statement compliance.
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5 critical issues for your nonprofit’s finance committee
October / November 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 848
Abstract: The role of a nonprofit’s finance committee is probably more important now than at any time since the 2008 financial crisis and ensuing Great Recession. This article reviews some of the areas finance committees should focus on, including cash flow, government relief programs, unrelated business income, budgets and fraud threats. A sidebar discusses financial statement compliance.
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Supreme Court disparages ban on offensive trademarks
Year End 2017
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: What’s offensive is often in the eye of the beholder. Where federal trademark registration is sought, this has long meant that registration could be denied if the mark was considered disparaging. This article examines a landmark 8-0 decision in which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the so-called “disparagement clause” in federal trademark law, opening the door to the registration of marks that may have been rejected as offensive in the past. A sidebar looks at how the Court handled the question of whether trademarks are commercial speech. Matal v. Tam, No. 15-1293, June 19, 2017 (U.S.)
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Choosing between a calendar year and a fiscal year
Year End 2016
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Business owners typically use a calendar year as their company’s tax year. But for businesses whose primary operating season doesn’t fall neatly within a single calendar year, choosing a fiscal year end can make more sense. This article notes the tax implications of both a calendar and a fiscal year and discusses the reasons for choosing one over the other.
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International estate planning: How to avoid tax traps
May / June 2016
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: For non-U.S. citizens (resident aliens and nonresident aliens) married to citizens, estate planning can be particularly challenging. This article helps couples avoid common tax traps, such as assuming the unlimited marital deduction will be available, and explains such tools as the qualified domestic trust. A sidebar discusses estate planning for families containing unmarried parents of adopted children and married parents with unadopted stepchildren.
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Crowdfunding: An alternative to an IPO?
April / May 2016
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 848
Abstract: At long last, the SEC has adopted final rules permitting equity crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012. This article discusses the issue of companies that are eligible for crowdfunding, the advantages and disadvantages of this tool, and how critical it is to adhere to the reporting and disclosure requirements. A short sidebar discusses the investment limits of crowdfunding.
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Planning for business interruptions reduces risk
Spring 2016
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: One of the most serious risks companies face is a business interruption that renders them unable to manufacture products or deliver services. One solution to this problem is to engage in formal business continuity and resiliency planning. This article explains the process of developing a business continuity plan. A sidebar discusses business interruption insurance.
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Year end tax planning – Key points for managing your liability
September / October 2015
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Now is a good time for contractors to consider their year end tax liabilities and take any steps possible to minimize them. As usual, 2015 has brought some changes to the tax laws and, as of this writing, there’s been no congressional action on various tax-law “extenders” that may affect businesses. Nonetheless, this article offers several key points for construction company owners to keep in mind. A sidebar discusses provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are taking effect in 2015.
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Pumping up profitability
Fall 2014
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Dealerships can sell truckloads of vehicles and still run into problems if owners lose sight of the bottom line — the overall profitability of the sales they’re making. This article discusses a number of ways to boost profitability, including moves related to managing inventory, choosing dealer management software, and joining an automotive dealership “20 Group.” A sidebar explains how dealers who are planning new facilities or improving existing ones can benefit from a cost segregation study.
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Is your nonprofit ready to pass the baton?
June / July 2014
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Baby boomer nonprofit leaders continue to retire in vast numbers nationwide. A succession plan can be the difference between a nonprofit carrying on its mission without interruption and its operations grinding to a halt. This article discusses three approaches to succession planning that are common among nonprofits and notes the important role of key person insurance. A sidebar mentions numerous online planning toolkits that can help a company start a succession plan.
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Tax-smart investing – For income-seekers, municipal bonds may be worth a look
March / April 2014
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Municipal bonds (often referred to as “munis”) can be attractive to income-seeking investors because they provide an income stream exempt from federal and, in certain cases, state and local income taxes. As this article explains, they traditionally have been of greatest use for upper-income taxpayers, but they are not without risks, such as vulnerability to higher interest rates and the risk that a bond issuer won’t be able to repay its debts. A sidebar shows how to compare taxable and tax-free bonds.
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Are your employee health benefits up to snuff?
Spring 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Some of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have already gone into effect. Others that could affect nonprofit employers will become law in 2014. The primary employer provision of the law applies only to larger nonprofits, but the act offers a tax credit to encourage smaller nonprofits to offer health care benefits to their staff members. This article offers a summary of some of the actions nonprofit employers are expected to take. A sidebar addresses nonprofit hospital accountability.
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Fraud experts “like” social media evidence — with good reason
September / October 2011
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Thanks to the surging popularity of social networking media, investigators can now tap into a wealth of potential evidence that was nearly impossible to find only a few years ago. This article discusses the fact that many people are posting incriminating material online, and summarizes the regulatory limitations that apply when it comes to obtaining evidence from social media. A sidebar looks at the use of “social network analysis” (SNA) to detect sophisticated fraud schemes.
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F&I products – Are you paving your service lanes with promise?
March / April 2011
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: A growing number of owners are finding unconventional ways to put their dealerships’ service lanes to better use by expanding product lines beyond batteries and floor mats. Service writers are being trained to talk about the value of service contracts and prepaid maintenance plans and how to close them. This article discusses how to determine the most likely customers and how to train service personnel to sell effectively to them. However, there’s at least some potential for fraud by service writers, so a sidebar discusses how to head it off.