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How to free yourself from your business

JPAbusiness

Often the brains behind a business when they just start up is the business owner and/or senior business partners or managers. They establish the vision, strategy, and oversee and drive the operations. As the business grows and develops its offering and activities, it services more customers, takes on more clients and, sometimes, the operations become more complex with expanded teams, responsibilities and delivery channels.

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IVSC Valuation Webinar Series 2023, Sponsored by Kroll

IVSC

Now in its third year, the IVSC is pleased to present the 2023 Valuation Webinar Series, Sponsored by Kroll, taking place from 7-15 June 2023. Join us for four fascinating panel discussions featuring participants from across the globe, and gain insights from renowned international experts on important topics such as: The global macroeconomic and geopolitical outlook The evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) landscape and the crucial role of valuation Valuation challenges confrontin

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The New Unocal

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Robert B. Thompson (Georgetown University) , on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Robert B. Thompson is the Peter P. Weidenbruch, Jr. Professor of Business Law at Georgetown University Law Center. This post is based on his recent paper and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Case against Board Veto in Corporate Takeovers by Lucian Bebchuk; and Toward a Con

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IVSC Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to International Valuation Standards (IVS)

IVSC

IVSC is pleased to announce the launch of a 12-week public consultation on the proposed changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). The consultation, commencing on 28 April 2023, invites input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry professionals, regulators, investors, financial institutions, and other parties involved in the preparation, review, or reliance on valuations, to ensure comprehensive perspectives are considered in refining the IVS.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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.

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The Activism Vulnerability Report – Q4 2022

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner, FTI Consulting, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism by Lucian A.

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Looking within: How Walmart in Mexico changed everything for an omnichannel future

Mckinsey and Company

The executive committee at Walmex had to lead differently to take the company into the digital age. They reflect on the changes in the organization and in themselves.

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The next competitive advantage in talent: Continuous employee listening

Mckinsey and Company

People analytics can provide real-time insights. Here’s how leaders can use them to identify critical needs, make decisions more quickly, and strengthen their employee value propositions.

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4 Ways Corporate Business Owners Can Help Ensure Their Compensation Is "Reasonable"

Machen McChesney

If you’re the owner of an incorporated business, you know there’s a tax advantage to taking money out of a C corporation as compensation rather than as dividends. The reason: A corporation can deduct the salaries and bonuses that it pays executives, but not dividend payments. Therefore, if funds are paid as dividends, they’re taxed twice, once to the corporation and once to the recipient.

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Bridging another digital divide: Accessibility for blind and low-vision consumers

Mckinsey and Company

Companies have an opportunity to build lasting relationships with consumers who are blind or low vision. Doing so requires a proactive, inclusive approach to digital.

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Ripples Following the SPAC Wave: Litigation and Regulatory Risks

National Law Review M&A

Margaret A Dale Michael R. Hackett William C. Komaroff Timothy W. Mungovan Jurisdiction: All Federal Dorothy Murray Type of Law: Mergers & Acquisitions Financial Institutions & Banking Litigation / Trial Practice Administrative & Regulatory Joshua M.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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

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How JPMorgan Became Banking’s Regular Rescuer

NYT M&A

The largest bank is also the only one whose stability hasn’t been questioned. Its C.E.O. makes sure of that.

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Amuze Products Acquires Pipeline Games

Business Wire M&A

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amuze Products (“Amuze”), in partnership with Bar Partners and Surge Private Equity, announced today the acquisition of Pipeline Games. Pipeline Games is a leading developer of award-winning innovative games such as Cut 2 Win and Perfect 10 for entertainment venues, including trampoline parks, family entertainment centers, bars, and restaurants.

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Private Equity Firm, Steel Co. Say Fraud Suit 'Ignores Reality'

Law 360 M&A

Private equity firm Black Diamond Management LLC and steel pipe manufacturer PTC Liberty Tubulars LLC denied Tuesday that they owed an Indiana steel company $7.35 million for unpaid deliveries, arguing at a Delaware Chancery Court hearing that the debts belonged to a company that no longer exists.

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J.P. Morgan Completes Acquisition of Aumni

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) today completed its previously announced acquisition of Aumni, a leading provider of investment analytics software to the venture capital industry. The acquisition of Aumni solidifies J.P. Morgan’s commitment to building the leading private markets platform for companies, their employees and investors, as well as its confidence in the resilience of the venture-backed ecosystem.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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.

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CFOs Wanted: Startups Lack Strong Financial Hands

Global Finance

Many startups were unable to access their funds during SVB's demise in part because they lacked CFOs.

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Crescent Energy Announces Accretive Eagle Ford Bolt-On; Acquires Operated Interest in Existing Non-Operated Assets

Business Wire M&A

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) (“Crescent” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire operatorship and incremental working interest in its existing Western Eagle Ford assets from Mesquite Energy, Inc. for total consideration of $600 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

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Five ways to drive experience-led growth in banking

Mckinsey and Company

As today’s customers demand more from their banking experiences, banks are upping their game and delivering stronger customer experience.

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acc?r? Solutions acquires Splashlight Solutions

Business Wire M&A

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acquisition--Two medical bill review companies serving workers' comp and other P&C lines join forces as accuro Solutions acquires Splashlight Solutions.

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The Committed Innovator: The core attributes of the innovative mindset

Mckinsey and Company

How listening, critical thinking, tech savvy, and diverse teams help pioneers build innovation engines and ecosystems.

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Greenwood Acquires Kinly, A Mobile Banking Platform, to Bring Together Two of The Largest Black-Owned Fintechs

Business Wire M&A

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and businesses, today announced its acquisition of Kinly, a digitally native neobank building generational wealth for Black America and its allies, bringing the two largest fintechs focused on the Black community together as one company.

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Miro’s Andrey Khusid: Product-led growth in tech and beyond

Mckinsey and Company

The entrepreneurial leader of the fast-growing visual collaboration platform talks about the importance of experimentation and iteration as companies look to embrace a new approach to success.

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ICR Acquires Lumina Communications

Business Wire M&A

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today announced it has acquired Lumina Communications, an award-winning B2B technology-focused PR firm specializing in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software and IT Infrastructure.

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ESG Reporting: Internal Audit’s Value-Added Role in Ensuring Accuracy and Trustworthiness

Audit Board

Internal audit, as an objective third line of assurance, plays an integral role by providing assurance surrounding the accuracy and reliability of a company’s ESG reporting. By conducting thorough reviews and assessments, internal auditors can identify areas of risk and provide recommendations to strengthen ESG reporting. This not only helps build trust with stakeholders, but also enables companies to better manage ESG risks and opportunities.

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KKR to Acquire CoolIT Systems

Business Wire M&A

CALGARY, Alberta & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, and CoolIT Systems (“CoolIT” or the “Company”), a leading provider of scalable liquid cooling solutions for the world’s most demanding computing environments, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which KKR will acquire CoolIT.

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Changing Census Tracts and the Impact on Your Fair Lending Analysis | Ncontracts

N Contracts

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census of the U.S. population. It then reassesses the boundaries of census tracts based on shifts in the population. (Census tracts are a subdivision of a county or other area.) Tracts that have seen substantial population loss may be combined to form one tract, while tracts that experience growth may be divided into multiple tracts.

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Ninth Circuit Affirms Epic's Loss Against Apple via Flawed Analysis of Antitrust Law

Mogin Rubin M&A

On April 24, 2023, a three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit largely affirmed a district court’s judgment following a bench trial that Epic Games, Inc., failed to prove its antitrust claims against Apple, Inc.

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Chancery Sends Edgio 'Power Grab' Suit Toward Trial In Del.

Law 360 M&A

In a first-of-its-kind decision, a Delaware vice chancellor has refused to dismiss a class suit to block a telecommunication company's alleged "power grab" via restrictions on some board votes and share sales to activist investors, despite prior approval of the measure by a majority of stockholders.

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Join our Accounting Services Team

LaPorte

LaPorte has an excellent job opportunity for a Manager or Senior Manager in our Accounting Services Department in our Covington, LA, and Houston, TX, offices. We offer… The post Join our Accounting Services Team first appeared on LaPorte.

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SAS 145 early guidance: Enhancing audit quality through improved documentation and skeptical analysis

ThomsonReuters

In the first blog in this series, we looked at the identification and assessment of risks of material misstatement. In this second post, we’ll dig into ensuring audit quality. Specifically, we’ll look at the need for auditors to maintain professional skepticism and document their work thoroughly to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.

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American Pacific Mining Acquires Clearview Gold Inc.

Benzinga

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Pacific Mining Corp (CSE: USGD , OTCQX: USGDF ) ("American Pacific" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Clearview Gold Inc (" Clearview "), a private exploration company that is part of the NewQuest Capital company.

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Pure Health Completes Transaction with Equity Group Investments for Acquiring Stake in Ardent Health Services

Business Wire M&A

ABU DHABI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpha Dhabi Holding Company, Pure Health, the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East, announced it has completed the purchase of a minority equity investment in Ardent Health Services, a leading U.S. healthcare provider based in Nashville, Tennessee, for approximately $500 million.

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Why DuPont Shares Are Falling Today

Benzinga

DuPont de Nemours Inc (NYSE: DD ) shares are down Tuesday morning following its first quarter 2023 results. The company adjusted its high-end of guidance ranges, citing delays in electronics recovery. DD reported a first-quarter FY23 sales decrease of 8% year-over-year to $3.02 billion, beating the consensus of $2.94 billion. Net sales decreased 8% as organic sales declined 3%, along with currency headwinds of 3% and an unfavorable portfolio impact of 2%.

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FIS Hit With Securities Suit Over Spinoff Of Merchant Biz

Law 360 M&A

Fintech company Fidelity National Information Services has been hit with a proposed investor class action alleging it downplayed concerns over its plans to spin off its merchant solutions business, leading to a $17.6 billion write-down on the asset and subsequent stock price decline.

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How To Navigate The Complexities Of M&A In The Cannabis Industry – Experts Speak At The 2023 Cannabis Capital Conference

Benzinga

Kyle Judge, Senior VP, and Jay Virdi, Chief of Sales of HUB International Ltd. spoke at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference on Wednesday, April 12th. Hub International is one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. The company also offers a range. Full story available on Benzinga.