Mon.Mar 03, 2025

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How agentic AI is redefining the tax and accounting profession

ThomsonReuters

In a profession known for its measured approach to change, agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force for accountants, redefining the nature of daily work and opening the door to more meaningful (and profitable) relationships with clients. But what is agentic AI, and how is it transforming the accounting profession? Agentic AI leverages generative AI and large language models to autonomously plan, reason, and execute multi-step processes.

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Davos dialogue: Collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in the 21st century

Mckinsey and Company

Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses how to serve communities through collaboration and partnerships with the private and public sectors.

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Top US grocers announce CEO exits on same day in wake of failed merger

Financial Times M&A

Kroger chief resigns after a board investigation into personal conduct while Albertsons leader will retire

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ButcherJoseph Advises Jim’s Formal Wear on a Sale to Its Employees

Butcher Joseph & Co.

ButcherJoseph served as financial advisor to Jims Formal Wear on a sale to its employees. The post ButcherJoseph Advises Jims Formal Wear on a Sale to Its Employees appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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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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Private Market Assets For The Masses

Global Finance

It used to be tough investing in private market assets. Typically, at least a couple of hundred thousand dollars was required, and you had to commit the money for up to 10 years or more. You had to be an accredited investor (sophisticated and experienced), and you had to be ready to fork over more capital in the future depending on the terms. Not anymore.

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Payroll expert discusses global payroll strategies in 2025

ThomsonReuters

Blog home As businesses continue to expand their global footprint, the importance of effective global payroll management has become increasingly crucial. In a recent discussion, Mariah Hantis, Senior Director, Global Operations, Payroll, and Benefits at Deel, provided insights into the key challenges, emerging trends, and best practices surrounding global payroll strategies.

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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Africa

Global Finance

According to the UN, Africas population is expected to double by 2070, having recently crossed 1.5 billion; among that population, about 600 million Africans lack reliable access to electricity. Also, according to the 2022 WHO/UNICEF Joint Programme Monitoring Report on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, about 411 million Africans do not have access to basic water services; 839 million Africans lack basic sanitation; and 779 million lack basic hygiene.

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BP’s dance with Elliott

Financial Times M&A

Plus, Prada nears a deal to buy Versace and a planned management buyout bid for 7-Elevens parent collapses

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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Latin America

Global Finance

Latin America is rich in natural resources, making it a powerhouse for sustainability. About 620 million people live in the region, or about 7.7% of the worlds population. With an urbanization rate of over 80%, the transition to a more sustainable economy presents opportunities and challenges. According to the International Energy Agency, Latin Americas share of renewable energy generation in 2023 was 60%, with hydropower alone accounting for 45% of the electricity supply.

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Cal-Maine Foods’ revamp could give M&A bidders free range

Financial Times M&A

Freed from the familys control, the USs biggest egg producer may attract a buyer

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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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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Central And Eastern Europe

Global Finance

Last year saw Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) make further progress in sustainability, encouraged by a series of climate eventsincluding flooding and record temperaturesthat made the need for a rapid green transition more self-evident than ever. Governments (except the US,) local businesses, investors, and banks are now in broad agreement about the need to continue moving forward, leaving the energy-intensive past behind.

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New York Top Court’s Advice to Prospective Investors in Delaware LLCs: Pay Close Attention to Controller’s Power to Amend LLC Agreement

Farrel Fritz

Opinions by the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, construing the state’s LLC Law enacted 30 years ago are almost but not quite as rare as hen’s teeth. The great majority of important rulings under the statute emanate from our intermediate appellate courts known as the Appellate Division. So when a Court of Appeals opinion in a dispute between LLC members comes along, LLC aficionados like me pay maximum attention — even if the dispute involves a Delaware LLC as o

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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Asia-Pacific

Global Finance

Across Asia, banks are deeply embedding adherence to both general ESG principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals into their core business operations, client relationships, and finance products. Increasingly the banks limit financing of coal operations, weapons manufacturers, manufacturers of environmentally harmful chemicals, and other businesses deemed detrimental to the environment and societies.

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Abu Dhabi, Austrian Groups Agree $60B Plastics Biz Merger

Law 360 M&A

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. and OMV AG of Austria said Tuesday that they will merge their plastics businesses to create a $60 billion global heavyweight, concluding lengthy talks about the deal.

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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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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Western Europe

Global Finance

Europe has historically dominated sustainable bond issuance, and 2024 was no different. The region is projected to issue $465 billion of sustainable bonds this year, a gain of 1% over the previous year, and well ahead of second-place Asia-Pacific and third-place North America, $238 billion and $124 billion respectively, according to Moodys Ratings. That said, that activity in impact bonds (sometimes called GSS+ bonds: green, social, sustainability, etc., sustainability-linked instruments) was sh

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American Asks Justices To Mull Bid To Revive JetBlue Pact

Law 360 M&A

American Airlines has told the U.S. Supreme Court that the First Circuit flouted basic antitrust principles when it invalidated the carrier's codeshare agreement with JetBlue in Boston and New York, a decision that "threatens to wreak havoc on productive collaborations of all shapes and sizes.

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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Western Europe

Global Finance

Europe has historically dominated sustainable bond issuance, and 2024 was no different. The region is projected to issue $465 billion of sustainable bonds this year, a gain of 1% over the previous year, and well ahead of second-place Asia-Pacific and third-place North America, $238 billion and $124 billion respectively, according to Moodys Ratings. That said, that activity in impact bonds (sometimes called GSS+ bonds: green, social, sustainability, etc., sustainability-linked instruments) was sh

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Another Kirkland Private Equity Pro Joins Weil's LA Office

Law 360 M&A

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP has welcomed yet another Kirkland & Ellis LLP alumnus and private equity veteran to join its U.S. Equity Group in Los Angeles, the firm announced Monday.

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Incorporating your startup: 10 things to know (or do)

Vested

Starting a business is an exciting prospect. But it is not as simple as having a great idea, and hitting the incorporate buttonthere are a few things you should straighten out first.

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ITG Owes Reynolds Tobacco $251M For Settlement Payments

Law 360 M&A

ITG Brands LLC owes R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. roughly $251 million for payments R.J. Reynolds made to the state of Florida under a settlement reached before ITG acquired cigarette brands from it, according to an order issued by a Delaware vice chancellor Monday.

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Women accounting professionals are thriving in advisory practices, and so can you

ThomsonReuters

Blog home In today’s fast-paced accounting landscape, one thing is clear: the future of the profession lies in advisory services, not just transactional work. The shift towards advisory engagements fuels a deeper understanding of clients’ business goals and strategies, integrating greater value from the outset. This transformation enables firms to provide more comprehensive support, resulting in increased revenue, deeper client relationships, and greater job satisfaction.

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SEC Expands Confidential Filing Options For Companies

Law 360 M&A

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday said it is expanding the range of filings that companies can submit for confidential review before such documents become public, predicting that the new accommodations will spur capital formation.

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What is the level of a risk?

Norman Marks

This is the first of what I expect will be a pair of blog posts. The second will be on What is the level of risk?

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Chancery OKs Amended Suit In $8B Paramount Sale Fight

Law 360 M&A

Delaware's chancellor agreed Monday to the filing of an amended stockholder challenge to Paramount Global's $8.2 billion merger with Skydance Media and ordered responses by Tuesday from parties affected by a stockholder call for a fast-tracked probe of Paramount's response to an alternative, $13.5 billion offer.

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Adnoc and OMV announce deal to combine their petrochemical assets

Financial Times M&A

Two companies say they are creating the worlds fourth-largest player in plastics called polyolefins

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5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships

Law 360 M&A

Attorneys are often focused on being seen as the expert, but bonding with clients and prospects by sharing a few key personal details provides the basis for a caring, trusted and profoundly deeper business relationship, says Deb Feder at Feder Development.

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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East

Global Finance

The Persian Gulf states transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments efforts at diversification and collaboration. All are reducing oil dependence through economic diversification and investments in renewable energy. Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and initiatives by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) such as the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and UAE Net Zero 2050 highlight these goals.

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Monthly Merger Review Snapshot

Law 360 M&A

Japan's Nippon Steel is challenging a decision blocking its $14.9 billion merger with U.S. Steel Corp. on national security grounds, as door manufacturer Jeld-Wen continues fighting a landmark order forcing it to sell a Pennsylvania factory and the Justice Department pushes cases targeting mergers in the home health, networking and corporate travel spaces.

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Acquired Company Financial Statements: Best Practices for Waivers

John Jenkins

Here’s something I posted on TheCorporateCounsel.net in February: In mid-December, the AICPA & CIMA held a conference where representatives from the SEC, FASB and PCAOB shared their views on various accounting, reporting, and auditing issues. BDO recently released this helpfulhighlights documentwith a few hidden gems for public company advisors.

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Boston Scientific Buying $600M Ultrasound System Developer

Law 360 M&A

Boston Scientific Corp. announced Monday it will pay up to $540 million to acquire the 90% it doesn't already own of private medical device company SoniVie Ltd., which developed an ultrasound system, in an agreement that carries a total value of about $600 million.

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US advertising group Stagwell plans M&A drive

Financial Times M&A

Founder Mark Penn hopes to double revenues and capitalise on upheaval at rivals

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How Rising Secondary Private Markets Affect Tech Disputes

Law 360 M&A

The rise of secondaries is a natural by-product of growing and evolving private markets and, as such, we can expect their growth will continue, signaling an increase in the use of secondaries in damages as well as litigation revolving around secondaries themselves, says Farooq Javed at The Brattle Group.

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Is ESG Making the Job Market More Polarized?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Thomas Rauter (UChicago), on Monday, March 3, 2025 Editor's Note: Thomas Rauter is an Associate Professor of Accounting at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This post is based on a recent paper by Professor Rauter, Professor Emanuele Colonnelli , Professor Timothy McQuade , Gabriel Ramos , and Olivia Xiong. Recent debates over corporate social responsibility reveal deepening divides in how companies engage with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

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$1.4B Genesis Deal Creates Top Global Soda Ash Producer

Law 360 M&A

Genesis Energy LP said Monday it has completed the sale of its soda ash manufacturing Alkali Business to an affiliate of WE Soda Ltd. at an enterprise value of $1.425 billion, creating what the buyer said is the largest soda ash producer in the world.