Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 3, 2023

Posted by Reena Aggarwal, Sandeep Dahiya, and Umit Yilmaz (Georgetown University) , on Thursday, August 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Reena Aggarwal is the Robert E. McDonough Professor of Finance and Director, Georgetown Center for Financial Markets and Policy, Sandeep Dahiya is the Akkaway Professor of Entrepreneurship, and Umit Yilmaz is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgetown University.This post is based on their recent paper.

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ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the tax and accounting industry, specialization has emerged as a solid differentiator, providing firms with a distinct competitive edge. As clients’ needs become more diverse and complex, offering cookie-cutter services is no longer sufficient. Instead, firms are embracing specialization to tailor their expertise and solutions to match the unique requirements of their target clients. 1.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 3, 2023

Posted by Ronald O. Mueller, Elizabeth A. Ising and Thomas J. Kim, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, on Thursday, August 3, 2023 Editor's Note: Ronald O. Mueller , Elizabeth A. Ising and Thomas J. Kim are Partners at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. This post is based on a Gibson Dunn memorandum by Mr. Mueller, Ms. Ising, Mr. KIm, Lori Zyskowski, Julia Lapitskaya and Geoffrey Walter.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 3, 2023

A huge cannabis development site is up for sale as Pontiac and the property's developer battle it out in federal court. The bitter litigation marks the likely end to a $40 million development plan that sought to turn an abandoned Kmart into a site for cannabis and other retail businesses. In addition to the legal kerfuffle, allegations of bribery by the city's current administration against previous officials, including a former mayor have seeped out.

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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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ThomsonReuters

AUGUST 3, 2023

These questions can be related to changes in regulatory and compliance standards , ESG , and general business advice. As a result of the explosion of new tools and software available, accounting firms have a significant opportunity to improve their reputational status through enhanced advisory service offerings. The industry is already seeing a trend toward client service expanding beyond the scope of tax reporting to stakeholder reporting, tax optimization advice, and business performance analy

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Benzinga

AUGUST 3, 2023

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS ) is trading lower Thursday amid reports of CEO Bob Iger roping in former executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs to figure out ESPN as its dismal revenue weighs on the company. Iger's trusted Mayer and Staggs, co-CEOs of Candle Media, are working with ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro on the strategic options for ESPN and, to a lesser degree, Disney's other linear cable networks, CNBC reports.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

From what I’ve heard, PAREA is presently being ‘tested’ in only one state in the US, which decided to support the PAREA program 100%. Was any mention made of which state that is?

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 3, 2023

Zeynep Ton, president of the Good Jobs Institute, highlights an operating model that improves customer and employee retention, fosters resilience, and drives purpose.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Maryland appraiser has filed a motion to dismiss and a countersuit against the black homeowners, claiming defamation.

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National Law Review M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

During its 2023 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly repealed the state's prior antitrust law — the Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992 — and passed the Colorado State Antitru

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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

Corporate Finance

A Neumann & Associates

AUGUST 3, 2023

Your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can play an important role in the specialized team assembled to sell your business. An effective team also includes a qualified M&A Advisor, Certified Business Valuation Firm, Transaction Attorney and Lender. While the specific responsibilities of your CPA may vary depending on your unique circumstances and the scope of engagement, these contributions are required during the business sale process: 1.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

A California federal judge chastised an attorney for the New York Times on Thursday, saying the media organization "sandbagged" LIV Golf and the PGA Tour by making late arguments about unsealing documents in the golf giants' legal clash.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

In reply to Baggins. SWBC amc 2016 / Those guys kept forgetting to include counter offers with sales contracts, then agents and underwriters were all mad at me for not considering any counter offer as valid. Well I’d have to know about counter offers in the first place to consider their validity. Threw me under the bus multiple times. Geesh.

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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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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

Geopolitical tensions and national security issues curb enthusiasm for merger and acquisition investments

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

In reply to Baggins. TSI 2010. This was interesting to include because initially all these amc’s had engagement terms demanding the appraiser keep their compensation secret from borrowers, lenders, or often times both. A consequence of improperly co mingled fees, free reign to rake junk fees undisclosed. And it’s been that way ever since.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

Paramount has been shopping the company since regulators blocked proposed deal with Penguin Random House

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

In reply to Mary T Thompson. Mary, Hank, Steve, Ken, and anyone else listening. Please remember, this sort of discovery would never be possible in the future, if there is an automatic valuation model developed ‘value opinion’, as opposed to that sourced from an individually licensed appraiser. [link] Please don’t forget to write at least a simple letter objecting to the use of AVM valuations, point out their flaws, provide suggestions for better managing this technology etc.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

This was a VA loan. They did a yearlong investigation on me and the report. Interviewed me by Zoom, got my work file, and my side of the story then his. He filed a long horrible racist filled complaint. The VA found me clear and there was no discrimination, then he filed a complaint with HUD. The HUD complaint filed is another year of investigation, mounds of paperwork, work file given, writing rebuttal letters, 8 hours of phone interrogations, again horrible.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 3, 2023

Mississippi’s former state superintendent of education shares how she achieved significant gains in student outcomes and discusses her hopes for the future of Mississippi schools.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

I am going through a complaint with HUD for Racism for a appraisal I submitted almost 3.8 years ago. The VA found not racism and cleared me, then the homeowner went to HUD and filed another compliant for racism. This is horrible. This has to stop!!! All appraisers fight back!!

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

First major acquisition by Indian tycoon since criticisms in short seller Hindenburg’s January report hit group’s stock market value

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

In reply to Mary T Thompson. !st appraisal is the tainted valuation. 2nd appraisal more in line with sold Homeland s/f homes- price per sqft/GLA in the immediate neighborhood. No question the defendants violated the federal Fair Housing Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Maryland fair housing laws. Just watch; they will deny responsibility & pay up to dismiss the case; just like the other biased appraiser who lost last year.

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Financial Times M&A

AUGUST 3, 2023

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

In reply to Kenneth Mullinix. Wait. Through which enterprise was the loan which the borrower whom is accusing you of racism, originat from? This does not make sense, because if there was a VA loan, the VA managers and associated lenders decision should have been the end of the matter, or vice versa with HUD. Any borrower, no matter where they source their loan, could file complaints through Fannie, Freddie, VA, or HUD, irregardless?

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Audit Board

AUGUST 3, 2023

This article originally appeared on the ISACA Blog. Information technology (IT) risk assessments focus attention on critical information assets, highlight connections between cyber threats and risks, and map key controls to known threats. Assessing IT risk also demonstrates compliance with regulations and adherence to frameworks. Finally, IT risk assessments provide leaders with a basis for decision-making, including prioritizing security investments.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

In reply to hammering hank.and you know these facts HOW? Everyone deserves their day in court and I am very glad the judge is allowing this to move forward.

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Peak Business Valuation

AUGUST 3, 2023

Coffee and snack shops sell snacks and beverages such as coffee, juices, smoothies, sodas, donuts, bagels, etc… Many coffee shops include both sit-down and take-out services. According to IBIS World , there are about 72,000 coffee and snack shops in the United States. In recent years, the coffee and snack industry generated over $54 billion dollars in sales revenue.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

In reply to Jason. Agree, The article has some inaccuracies. PAREA didn’t take effect until Jan 2021. Also Mckissock’s site says there are virtual mentors. Too early to tell if the diversity goal works because this administration is just getting started with targeting diversity.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

AUGUST 3, 2023

Andy Frew, ASA, ABV will be speaking to the Houston Chapter of the Financial Executives Networking Group on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Houston, Texas. His session is titled “Business Valuation for M&A: Purchase Price Allocations and Fairness Opinions.” In this session, Andy will discuss purchase price allocations (PPAs) and fairness opinions, and how finance executives and boards of directors can.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

PAREA is the equivalent of the Florida Nursing scandal, where people passed the NCLEX without credible training/experience and the industry was flooded 7,600 incompetent nurses. The only difference is that the State Board decertified these licenses given the false and fraudulent means of “education,” while AI is the author of this false and fraudulent path.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

AUGUST 3, 2023

Scott A. Womack, ASA, WAFF will be attending the “Advanced Family Law 2023” conference sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Texas State Bar on August 7-10, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. Scott Womack, Senior Vice President, leads the firm’s Litigation Group. As part of his corporate litigation practice, Scott has deep experience in family law litigation (traditional litigated divorce and.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

HUD does not have jurisdiction over VA originated loans? Are you sure? That means this should be over, not another investigation. Help me please, clarify.

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