ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 24, 2023

How to calculate tax depreciation What are the tax depreciation methods? Tax depreciation and state-level complexities Managing depreciation of fixed assets Tax depreciation, which enables business clients to reduce the amount of their reported taxable income, may seem straightforward at first glance. What is bonus depreciation?

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 18, 2021

On Monday, I discussed the arguments supporting an extension being unlikely this year, but as of Wednesday, we’re operating on a new timeline. While we knew this wasn’t completely out of the realm of possibility, practitioners are now gearing up for another prolonged busy season, but the good news is there are ways to stay ahead.

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Reynolds Holding

APRIL 18, 2024

One of the hallmarks of PCCE is that it brings together academics, regulators, and industry professionals, and allows us to have candid conversations about corporate misconduct and the ways in which we can all work together to improve compliance. So looking ahead, where do we see potential risk? I’ll simply note they exist. [5]

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 18, 2023

The accounting profession has faced a profound shift in recent years: from significant regulatory changes to an influx of innovative technologies, to reimagined business models, to an increase in client expectations. but there are several common hurdles that often run industry wide. The accounting profession is no exception.

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IVSC

MARCH 23, 2023

Could you share some insights on how the valuation industry has evolved? From the beginning of my career in valuation, I was attracted to this field because it has always been at the heart of a client’s strategic agenda. the variety of assets we value has also evolved.

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Peak Business Valuation

AUGUST 26, 2023

Whether you are entering or exiting the insurance industry, it is important to understand how to value an insurance brokerage. If you are selling an insurance brokerage, this can help you determine a fair listing price without scaring off buyers or leaving money on the table. This industry also retains healthy profit margins.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Helping companies ensure compliance by outsourcing for business processes represents a growth opportunity for today’s tax and accounting firms. . “ Helping companies ensure compliance by outsourcing for business processes represents a growth opportunity for today’s tax and accounting firms. . “

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Startup Valuation Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

How To Increase The Value Of A Startup? As in the previous book, “How To Value Your Startup,” we have discussed the perfect method of valuing your startup, and that is by the carefully engineered system of Equitest. It will help you make the required changes and risks that come with leading a startup. Introduction.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

To shed light on this pressing issue we reached out to seasoned HR due diligence and integrations guru Mark Walztoni. If you want the first day of operations to go well with little to no mishaps, you cannot afford to ignore the human element until it’s time to unite forces and work together. You don’t want to miss it!

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ISA

MARCH 30, 2022

So, when thinking about a name, think about what the client will be typing into Google when they are trying to find an appraiser like you. About six or seven jobs into my new business, I had a client exclaim upon my arrival, “Well, Minerva!! However, the course was helpful and got me started. That’s a heathen name!”

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Here’s an overview of the three main types of M&A buyers in lower middle market transactions—and a few tips on how to best position your company for sale to each of them. They aim to strengthen their current position in the market or vertically integrate operations to create economies of scale. . The Strategic Buyer.

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A Neumann & Associates

MAY 5, 2022

Sellers tell us how emotional the process can become. Owners we interview say they could not have run the business at full capacity without us confidentially coordinating the selling process. A good M&A Advisor knows how to preserve confidentiality. After all, business ownership has been your life’s work.

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M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 12, 2023

We had a chance to discuss cybersecurity and IT due diligence with M&A Leadership Council’s presenters at our various events, and we are pleased to share portions of this discussion with you below. We also believe it is vital to engage third parties to obtain a security risk assessment. One other word of caution on this.

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Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The breach of Kaseya , a Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering remote IT operations solutions and management, had a downstream impact on the customers using their technology and services. Operational risks encompass employee conduct and errors and system failures. What is Vendor Risk?

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IT Valuations

MARCH 1, 2021

First big client. I realized this as I helped navigate more than 60 merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, over the last 20 years. Just how long of a process will depend on the size of the companies involved, but there are always many moving parts. The journey of building a tech firm is filled with milestones.

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M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We recently had a chance to discuss cybersecurity and IT due diligence with M&A Leadership Council’s presenters at our various events, and we are pleased to share portions of this discussion with you below. We also believe it is vital to engage third parties to obtain a security risk assessment.

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 18, 2022

We were in the midst of the Great Depression. In other words, in those two key years, one could say we replaced one gold standard with another gold standard: the securities laws. We are blessed with the largest and most innovative capital markets in the world. We can’t take our leadership in capital markets for granted, though.

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Reynolds Holding

JULY 25, 2023

Their statements included serious concerns about how the proposal would affect audit scope and costs. Among other things, the proposed amendments would replace existing AS 2405, Illegal Acts by Clients (“ Current AS 2405 ”), with a new AS 2405, A Company’s Noncompliance with Laws and Regulations (“ Proposed AS 2405 ”).

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Audit Board

AUGUST 8, 2023

And so, the methodology of enterprise risk management (ERM) was born, representing a progression in how stakeholders, senior management, and even the federal government thinks about an organization’s risk. Read on to learn about the essentials of enterprise risk management , and how to implement ERM processes at your organization.

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Reynolds Holding

JULY 18, 2023

We also are living in an era of exponential data growth. This growing capability facilitates being able to differentially communicate to each of us—and do so efficiently at scale. How might we respond to individualized communications? How might we respond to individualized product offerings?

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IVSC

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Nygard, MAI, FRICS is the Division Chief for the Evaluations Division (“EV”) within the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations of the U.S. The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is the real estate section of the U.S. The ten most difficult countries scored from 40 to 20 – most of them are locations where we work.

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Audit Board

AUGUST 29, 2023

It can feel overwhelming and often comes with a sense we are already late to the party. In Part 1 of this post , we explored internal auditing’s relationship with technology and debunked common misconceptions. Now, in Part 2, we explore specific applications for internal auditing, from elementary to more advanced ones.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 8, 2024

Jump to: The impact of AI on business protection Navigating the shifted focus on consulting Automating the traditional method It is a transformational time for businesses as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly impacts how companies of all industries operate and serve their customers. The accounting profession is no exception.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2021

While we continue to absorb and understand the worldwide pandemic shockwaves of 2020, trying to encapsulate the vicissitudes of the past year in an annual recap is daunting. A Tale of Two Years. As pandemic life realities set in, the much anticipated drop-off in dealmaking was surprisingly fleeting. Code Green: ESG Activism.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 21, 2022

Based on two decades of data, the report concludes that bigger accounting firms are more profitable : they have the people, infrastructure, and leadership to provide a value proposition and services mix that appeals to larger clients. How do strategic partnerships drive new business for tax and accounting firms? Investment advisers.

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M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In Part 1, “ IMO Playbook: Your Coach’s Handbook to M&A ,” we discussed the importance of having an integration management office (IMO) playbook and the business results other companies have experienced by using an effective IMO playbook. We believe a best-in-class IMO playbook should contain at least these six essential components.

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M&A Leadership Council

JANUARY 9, 2022

We have said it, you have said it, we have all said it. For brevity’s sake, we will not cover all 20 essential requirements in this article. We think you’ll agree there is so much content and value here that it will make a demonstrable difference in how your organization thinks about and conducts integration.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

How do charitable donations affect taxes? IRS rules for charitable contributions How much do charitable donations reduce taxes? How much can you donate to charity without itemizing? How do charitable donations affect taxes? Here’s a look at how charitable donations typically affect taxes: Tax deductions.

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Audit Board

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In the latest installment in our Spotlight on Success series, Brittany McKinley, Internal Audit Manager at Elevations Credit Union , shares how she leverages AuditBoard’s simple platform to take an agile approach to maintaining compliance with complex financial services regulations. Primarily the fact that it’s all integrated.

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FE International

APRIL 27, 2022

In mid-2021, we noted that the US could raise federal tax rates for wealthy investors to as much as 43.4%. While an increase is still likely to happen, offsetting measures like an increase in the SALT cap for US taxpayers in high income-tax states such as California and New York should help ease some of the burden. Key Statistics.

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Scott Mashuda

AUGUST 7, 2023

Here are the top concerns regarding manufacturing M&A as we head into the second half of 2023. Successful M&A deals can help businesses reduce expenses, which increases efficiency, optimize investment usage, and achieve greater ROI.

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Reynolds Holding

MARCH 28, 2023

The first requirement would be a plain English summary of the cybersecurity risks that could materially affect the entity’s business and operations, and how the entity assesses, prioritizes, and addresses those risks.

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FE International

MARCH 14, 2018

How to Value an App. How to Sell an App. In recent years, we have noticed an increase in the number of online entrepreneurs entering the app space. Therefore, we have put together this guide to valuing an app business. How can you build an app business with the highest possible value? How much is your app worth?

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Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We have already seen many notable developments in securities law this year. 13, 2021), which we discussed in our 2021 Year-End Securities Litigation Update, the court declined to apply both the stringent review of Blasius Industries, Inc. Echoing the court’s recent decision in Rosenbaum v. CytoDyn Inc. 2021 WL 4775140, at *1 (Del.

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Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Where we are today is a long way from where we began, when the federal securities laws first established true public markets with certain limited registration exceptions. 6] So, how did we get here? The Origins of Reg D We could begin this discussion in 1982, when Reg D was codified.

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Reynolds Holding

MARCH 27, 2023

Although the number of securities lawsuits filed this year remained steady compared to 2021, we have seen many notable developments in securities law. We also provide an update on the status of mandatory federal forum provisions in the Ninth and Seventh Circuits and in the State of California.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 18, 2021

How workflow engines increase the value of tax data. A workflow engine can help you overcome these challenges. How does a workflow engine work? An experienced partner can help you capture more value from tax data by implementing a scalable architecture with a standardized workflow engine.

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