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Does your bank still meet your needs?
January / February 2011
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 854
Abstract: Bank services and fees are constantly changing, and the mix that originally seemed attractive might bear little resemblance to a bank’s current offerings. Thus, a periodic review is in order. This article explores services that a particular user may or may not need, available online options, and avoiding fees. A sidebar discusses how a bank’s size can offer pros and cons for small business owners.
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Killing billing fraud schemes
September / October 2008
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 854
Abstract: Motivated by the potential for big rewards, occupational thieves have come up with a variety of billing fraud schemes. But businesses and their legal advisors can help prevent large losses and possibly enhance their chances of a successful prosecution if they understand how fraud experts uncover them. This article describes how pass-through, personal purchase, pay-and-return and shell company schemes work, and how to spot them.
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Board appeal – Your directors can help steer you through an M&A
February / March 2008
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 854
Abstract: Whether a company is on the buying or selling side of an M&A, its board of directors can help guide and advise it through the process. A legally formed board of directors has a fiduciary obligation to try to negotiate the best deal for its shareholders and, as this article discusses, may be involved at many stages of the transaction. This includes, on the buying side, ensuring that the acquisition’s rewards outstrip risks such as increased debt. On the selling side, a board can help make the case for the sale to shareholders and vet potential buyers.