NYT M&A
OCTOBER 11, 2023
The acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, Exxon’s largest since its merger with Mobil in 1999, is a bet that U.S. energy policy will not move against fossil fuels in a major way.
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Posted by Jordi Canals (IESE Business School), on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Editor's Note: Jordi Canals is Professor of Strategic Management and the holder of Fundación IESE Chair in Corporate Governance at IESE Business School. This post is based on his book. Disney’s board of directors fired CEO Bob Chapek on November 20, 2022. He was nominated for that job in February 2020 to replace Bob Iger -Disney CEO between 2005 and 2020-, after several board attempts in previous years to speed up Ig
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IVSC
OCTOBER 21, 2023
Wayne A. Nygard, MAI, FRICS is the Division Chief for the Evaluations Division (“EV”) within the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations of the U.S. Department of State. EV is responsible for evaluation of U.S. Embassy and Consulate facilities and other real estate worldwide. The portfolio consists of over 25,000 properties in over 190 countries. Nygard oversees a staff of appraisers and real estate analysts who review and perform Market Value Appraisals worldwide as well as conduct various anal
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 24, 2023
After decades of hypergrowth, fintechs have entered a new era of value creation, where the focus is on sustainable, profitable growth. This report examines how fintechs can win in these disruptive times.
Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications
Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.
Audit Board
OCTOBER 19, 2023
New service offerings leverage AuditBoard’s connected risk platform and EY’s solutions to address dynamic risk assessment and controls testing needs for enterprises. LOS ANGELES, CA - October 19, 2023 – AuditBoard, the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, IT security, and ESG management, today announced the expansion of their existing alliance with Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) to provide powerful new joint offerings for internal audit and IT audit teams.
ThomsonReuters
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Jump to: How many accounting firms use AI? How do the Big 4 use artificial intelligence? How do smaller accounting firms use AI? How does AI impact workflow? In today’s fast-paced business world, ignoring technology is not an option, and the field of accounting is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer, helping accounting firms streamline processes, improve accuracy, and deliver more value to their clients.
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Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Posted by Sarah Kuranda Vallone, VP Marketing (NightDragon) and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong, Director of International Research (Diligent Institute), on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Editor's Note: Sarah Kuranda Vallone is a VP Marketing at NightDragon, and Edna Twumwaa Frimpong is a Director of International Research at Diligent Institute. This post is based on a NightDragon and Diligent memorandum by Ms.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Those betting transactions by Chevron and ExxonMobil signal robust demand growth may want to think twice
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Web3 is a term used to describe the next iteration of the internet, one that is built on blockchain technology and is communally controlled by its users.
Audit Board
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Purpose-built extensions allow Audit, Risk, and Compliance teams to leverage transformative automation and data insights to manage risk more efficiently. LOS ANGELES, October 18, 2023 - AuditBoard , the leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, compliance, and ESG management, today revealed powerful new capabilities purpose-built to enable teams to automate critical workflows, surface key strategic insights, and stay on top of proliferating risks.
Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker
The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l
Redpath
OCTOBER 18, 2023
October 18, 2023 – The IRS recently introduced new requirements that will reduce the threshold for mandatory e-filing of certain information returns and forms. This change will affect many organizations that have historically paper filed. In addition, the threshold will be an aggregate number of forms instead of being based on a specific form type. Filers should review the new regulations and how they might impact your organization.
NYT M&A
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The pharmacy chain, one of the country’s largest, faces more than a thousand lawsuits that say it filled illegal prescriptions for painkillers.
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Posted by Robert Bartlett (Stanford Law School), on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Robert Bartlett is the W. A. Franke Professor of Law and Business and faculty co-director of the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford Law School. This post is based on his recent paper. In 2003, a group of approximately two dozen lawyers specializing in venture capital (VC) finance embarked on a mission to standardize the financing documents utilized by VC firms for inve
Benzinga
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings and its U.S. peer Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ: WDC ) are expected to agree on a merger soon. What Happened : The two companies look to set up a holding company to integrate their operations producing NAND flash memory chips, widely used in devices such as PCs and smartphones. The combined entity will likely list on the Nasdaq stock exchange, the Japan Times reported.
Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union
In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 9, 2023
It’s hard for companies to significantly beat long-term market TSR, harder still for the largest corporations, and hardest of all in the face of low growth. But industry endowment needn’t be destiny.
Benchmark Report
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Refinitiv , previously known as Thomson Reuters, has released their Global League Tables for Q3 2023, and Benchmark International was recognized with several high rankings in multiple categories. Also of note, for the year-over-year change in the number of deals both in the U.S. and Worldwide, Benchmark International is nearly the only firm to show a positive change in the number of deals.
Redpath
OCTOBER 17, 2023
October 17, 2023 – As reported earlier this year ( Major Provisions of the 2023 Minnesota Omnibus Tax Bill ), the seven-county metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul adopted a 1% sales and use tax rate increase as of October 1. But are you prepared for handling sales during the transitional period for collecting and remitting new sales taxes in the state?
NYT M&A
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The acquisition marks further consolidation of the oil industry and highlights the confidence that energy companies have in the future of fossil fuels.
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Posted by Blair Jones, Rachel Ki, and Jennifer Teefey, Semler Brossy LLC, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Editor's Note: Blair Jones is a Managing Director, Rachel Ki is an Associate, and Jennifer Teefey is a Senior Associate Consultant at Semler Brossy LLC. This post is based on a NACD Directorship magazine publication. Many leaders delved into human capital management (HCM) when the economy was booming, just before the Great Resignation.
The Guardian M&A
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Completion of sale follows regulator’s decision to allow it after competition concerns were addressed Microsoft has completed its $69bn (£57bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the maker of games including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, after the UK’s competition watchdog cleared the acquisition. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had moved to block the deal in April , citing concerns that Microsoft – the maker of the Xbox gaming console – would dominate the nascent cloud gaming ma
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Feeling misunderstood? A BBC journalist shares the communication blunders that keep you from getting your point across and what you can do to avoid them.
Musings on Markets
OCTOBER 4, 2023
As we enter the last quarter of 2023, it has been a roller coaster of a year. We started the year with significant uncertainty about whether the surge in inflation seen in 2022 would persist as well as about whether the economy was headed into a recession. In the first half of the year, we had positive surprises on both fronts, as inflation dropped after than expected and the economy stayed resilient, allowing for a comeback on stocks, which I wrote about in a post in July 2023.
Redpath
OCTOBER 10, 2023
October 10, 2023 – When you start a business you put a lot of thought into how to structure it from a tax perspective. Do you pick LLC? S-Corp? C-Corp? Some combination of multiple structures?
NYT M&A
OCTOBER 5, 2023
The agency said Mr. Musk was subpoenaed to testify last month about his purchases of Twitter’s stock last year, but he failed to appear.
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Posted by Joel Paula, FCLTGlobal, on Monday, October 23, 2023 Editor's Note: Joel Paula is a Policy Advisor at FCLTGlobal. This post is based on a FCLTGlobal memorandum by Mr. Paula, Jess Gaspar , Matt Leatherman , and Sarah Williamson. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Paying for Long-Term Performance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk and Jesse Fried.
N Contracts
OCTOBER 17, 2023
From chatbots assisting banking consumers to machines preventing fraudulent transactions, AI appears poised to transform the financial industry. Using large and complex data sets, FIs can leverage AI to develop more refined risk analyses and selectively target consumers with unique product and service offerings.
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 13, 2023
With technologies like edge computing, AI, and xRAN transforming telecom, leaders are reassessing how to capture value. Rethinking talent is a key piece of the puzzle.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Purchase of Pioneer reinforces group’s Permian Basin inventory as fossil fuel debate intensifies
Redpath
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Saint Paul, Minnesota (October 2, 2023) - Certified public accounting firm Redpath and Company, LLC has promoted Ryan Everhart to managing partner, Emmett Mulcahy to partner, Tony Oster to partner, Megan Hesselberg to director, and Lucas Warth to director effective October 1, 2023.
NYT M&A
OCTOBER 18, 2023
By doubling down on fossil fuels, Exxon Mobil is choosing to profit through the most harmful way to the rest of us.
Harvard Corporate Governance
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Posted by Amy Rojik, BDO, on Sunday, October 15, 2023 Editor's Note: Amy Rojik is Director and Founder of the BDO Center for Corporate Governance. This post is based on her BDO memorandum. Amid ongoing volatility, boards are continuing to address an evolving risk landscape and contend with pushback on how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk factors should be addressed.
N Contracts
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The Justice Department (DOJ) continues to fulfill Attorney General Merrick Garland's 2021 promise that his department would “spare no resources” in upholding fair lending laws – this time with a $9 million redlining settlement with a $7 billion-asset Rhode Island bank.
Mckinsey and Company
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Fewer than one in four companies outpace their industry peers on revenue and profit growth. New McKinsey research reveals the six mindsets and strategies that set these growth outperformers apart.
Financial Times M&A
OCTOBER 28, 2023
Online education company was once India’s most valuable start-up but now plans asset sales to settle debts
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