2013

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  • How’s your dealership really doing?

    Winter 2013
    Newsletter: Auto Focus

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 582

    Abstract: Dealers who need a better way to determine how their dealership is performing may find that benchmarking with key performance indicators (KPIs) provides the answers. This article explains the concept behind KPIs and shows how to pick the best ones.

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  • Counting inventory – Ask the right questions to get the right results

    Winter 2013
    Newsletter: Auto Focus

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 875

    Abstract: When a dealer counts inventory, a small difference between what’s on the shelves and in its perpetual inventory system or the general ledger shouldn’t give rise to panic. But a variance that exceeds 3% to 5% is a cause for concern. This article offers some ideas for minimizing discrepancies. It looks at whether to outsource physical counting, how often to count and precautionary steps to take. A sidebar lists several ways to fraud-proof a parts department.

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  • Visual analytics puts fraud detection in its sights

    January / February 2013
    Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 489

    Abstract: The amount of data available to sift through for signs of fraud can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the latest data visualization tools can help fraud experts find the proverbial needle in the ever-growing haystack of potential evidence. Visual analytics has been employed by fraud experts to detect everything from money laundering and bribery schemes to financial statement, purchasing, insurance and e-commerce fraud. This article explains how experts uncover such schemes by using specialized software.

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  • Daubert in the courts – Despite challenge, shareholder damages expert prevails

    January / February 2013
    Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 604

    Abstract: Although the Daubert standard for expert testimony has been around for about 20 years now, many in the legal community don’t seem to understand it very well — at least that’s what a recent district court ruling in a shareholder lawsuit suggests. When the defendant company challenged the qualifications of the shareholder’s valuator on the basis of what they regarded as his deficient legal knowledge and past methodological errors, the Delaware Supreme Court said they were missing the point. This article summarizes the court’s decision

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  • The ultimate intangible – Valuing a trained and assembled workforce

    January / February 2013
    Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 712

    Abstract: Intangible assets — including a trained and assembled workforce — increasingly represent a significant piece of many companies’ total value. Companies may need to know the value of their human capital for financial reporting, merger, litigation and workforce reduction purposes. This article talks about how appraisers value an assembled workforce.

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  • Trolling for trouble – How patent aggregators complicate infringement damages

    January / February 2013
    Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 950

    Abstract: Many experts attribute the jump in patent infringement lawsuits to patent aggregators – also known as “patent trolls.” Patent aggregators differ from traditional patent holders in several important ways, and these differences can affect how patent infringement damages are calculated. This article examines the “reasonable royalties” method that patent aggregators prefer as a remedy for infringement, while a sidebar discusses proposed legislation to protect technology companies from frivolous lawsuits by aggregators.

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  • Retirement contribution and other limitations for 2013

    January 2013
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 384

    Abstract: The IRS has announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting the dollar limitations for retirement plans, deductions and other items. Several of the limitations are higher for 2013 because the increase in the cost-of-living index met the statutory threshold. However, some limitations did not meet that threshold and remain unchanged from 2012. This article describes some of the details.

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  • Business deduction for Medicare insurance premiums

    January 2013
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 86

    Abstract: This brief article notes who can deduct premiums paid for qualified health insurance in computing their adjusted gross income (AGI) and whether certain Medicare premiums count for this rule.

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  • Filing status implications

    January 2013
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 428

    Abstract: For married taxpayers, the implications of filing a joint or separate return extend beyond tax rates and the standard deduction. Like many aspects of income taxation, there is usually more than one approach to finding the optimal solution. This article lists some of the more common implications of filing either a joint or separate return.

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  • Tax calendar

    January 2013
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 307

    Abstract: This article lists deadlines for filing certain tax documents, along with descriptions of the necessary procedures.

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  • Deducting home mortgage interest

    January 2013
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 589

    Abstract: The political debate on federal tax reform touches many topics, including the tax deduction for interest on home mortgage loans. This article reviews federal law on deducting residential mortgage loan interest. It discusses interest paid on qualified residence debt and what constitutes a “qualified residence.” It also offers a planning tip for taxpayers with more than two homes.

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  • How an ILIT can solve your estate planning quandaries

    Winter 2013
    Newsletter: Business Matters

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 186

    Abstract: An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) can be a solution for those who worry that their heirs won’t have sufficient cash to pay estate taxes — or that a life insurance policy’s value might exceed lifetime estate and generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions. But as this short article explains, ILITs also have potential drawbacks.

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  • 6 questions to ask before refinancing your mortgage

    Winter 2013
    Newsletter: Business Matters

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 377

    Abstract: In September 2012, the Federal Reserve announced plans to keep the Fed funds rate at “exceptionally low levels” at least through mid-2015. So this may be a good time to refinance a mortgage. But low rates are just one consideration. As this article shows, homeowners also must ask themselves several questions before taking the plunge.

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  • Business structure basics – Have you chosen the right entity?

    Winter 2013
    Newsletter: Business Matters

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 532

    Abstract: Choosing a business structure, or entity, is an important decision that requires owners to consider several factors. The right structure depends on their circumstances, which may change over time. This article discusses the pros and cons of choosing to become a C corporation, S corporation or limited liability company (LLC), particularly as these structures pertain to flexibility, taxes and access to financing.

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  • Cash flow is your company’s lifeblood — monitor it closely

    Winter 2013
    Newsletter: Business Matters

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 468

    Abstract: While growth and profitability are good measures of a business’s success, cash flow may better reflect its overall health. Many of the businesses that failed during the recent economic downturn can blame cash-flow problems such as low collection rates or the inability to secure lines of credit. This article discusses two tools that can help businesses analyze their cash flow: a detailed budget and a cash flow statement.

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