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Why AI and cloud are game changers for tax professionals in technology

ThomsonReuters

Blog home Artificial intelligence and cloud services are here in big ways. But knowing the difference between tech trends that last and trends with uncertain futures is less art than you might think. Jump to Redefining indirect tax Cloud solutions for tax professionals Edge computing Future-forward operations with edge computing Indirect tax professionals have a career-shifting opportunity So how do you get there?

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Productivity growth is vital for the economy. Few companies actually create it

Mckinsey and Company

Chameleons change their color to blend in. The Great Wall can be seen from space. Productivity growth comes from thousands of firms adopting the latest technologies and processes. All sound plausibleand all are wrong. The reality is that productivity growth comes from a small number of companies moving a mileby finding new ways to create business valuerather than by many firms moving a few inches through imitation, write Eric Kutcher and Olivia White in Fortune.

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The power of communication: How to elevate the client experience during the tax preparation process

ThomsonReuters

Jump to Streamlining tax engagement through effective communication Introducing SafeSend One: Your communication and client experience solution Changing the tax client experience with effective communication The tax preparation process is often full of problems, from finding documents to managing many systems. This is not just for accountants, but also for their clients.

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FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 04/2025 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor Europe 04/2024. The Monitor is a monthly published overview of venture capital trends in the. Read more The post FCF Healthcare & Life Sciences Venture Capital Monitor – Europe – 04/2025 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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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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Remarks by Chair Atkins Before SEC Speaks

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Paul Atkins, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Editor's Note: Paul S. Atkins is the Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent remarks. The views expressed in the post are those of Chairman Atkins and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Staff.

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The path toward a metabolic health revolution

Mckinsey and Company

The advent of weight management drugs such as GLP-1s have brought the treatment of obesity to the forefront of public attention, provoking a larger opportunity to work toward metabolic health for all.

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Technology, media, and telecom in Europe: The new growth engine or another decade of missing out?

Mckinsey and Company

Europes TMT companies have stagnated relative to their peers growth in other regions. But several emerging battlegrounds could be the key to the sectors turnaround.

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Comment on Bye Bye AMC: A Script to Sideline Appraisal Middlemen by Bill Johnson

Appraisers Blog

Regarding AMC’s and the damage they have done locally consider the following. The county of San Diego has a population of 3.3 million and yet per the CA Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers there are only two trainees with a start date within the past 12 months. Screw the AMC’s. Seek the truth.

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Hiring Independent Contractors? Make Sure You're Doing it Right

Machen McChesney

Many businesses turn to independent contractors to help manage costs, especially during times of staffing shortages and inflation. If youre among them, ensuring these workers are properly classified for federal tax purposes is crucial. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can result in expensive consequences if the IRS steps in and reclassifies them.

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How Europe’s TMT sector could become a global leader

Mckinsey and Company

London-based senior partner Ruben Schaubroeck, leader of McKinseys Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice in Europe, discusses Europes performance in the sector and the opportunity for a comeback.

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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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Cleary Guides Up To $391M Sale Of Levi Strauss' Dockers Line

Law 360 M&A

Levi Strauss & Co. said Tuesday that it will offload its Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up to $391 million, signaling the company's intensified focus on its denim lines and the growth of its Beyond Yoga business.

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What is goodwill and will business buyers pay for it?

JPAbusiness

Goodwill is an intangible value associated with a business. As we have explained in other ebooks and blogs, stock, plant and equipment, and other fixed assets are tangible items that can be relatively easily valued on a market. Goodwill is intangible ; essentially it is the risk premium around how and what business maintainable earnings (BME) will be delivered into the future if the business is acquired by someone else and run in basically the same way.

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Talks to settle £120m legal claim against Vodafone end without success

The Guardian M&A

Sixty-two operators claim drastic cuts to commission rates caused franchise owners to run up huge personal debts Talks to settle a 120m legal claim between Vodafone and more than 60 of the mobile phone groups franchise operators have ended without resolution leaving the case potentially heading for the high court. The case was filed in December with the claimants accusing Vodafone of unjustly enriching itself by implementing a series of cost-cutting tactics as the UK emerged from initial Covid-

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Son of ENRC co-founder in bid to take control of Kazakh mining house

Financial Times M&A

Former FTSE 100 company at the centre of ownership tussle was once a symbol of Soviet money flowing into London

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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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The McKinsey Crossword: Beast Effort | No. 233

Mckinsey and Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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The Market Timing Myth: Why Waiting to Sell Your Business is Often a Mistake

Sun Acquisitions

If you’re in the mergers and acquisitions business long enough, your pattern recognition becomes increasingly sharper, and you can see how external conditions affect business owners, for better or worse. The most obvious example of this is how owners perceive challenged markets. If economic turbulence or political instability rear their heads, many owners feel the logical course is to simply wait it out.

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Meta Says Too Late For 'Dramatic Shift' In Antitrust Argument

Law 360 M&A

Consumers who claim Meta monopolized the social media advertising market are attempting to make a late "dramatic shift" from their years-long argument that all of its users should have been paid a "made-up figure" of $5 a month for their data, the company told a California federal court Monday.

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Fair Lending Risk Assessments: Everything You Need to Know

N Contracts

Fair lending is a key focus for lenders committed to consumer protection and equity. Examiners continue to expect financial institutions (FIs) to demonstrate a strong, proactive approach. That means maintaining current, well-structured fair lending risk assessments.

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High Court Precedent Blocks FTC Commish Firings, Judge Told

Law 360 M&A

A pair of recently fired Federal Trade Commission members sparred with the administration in D.C. federal court on Tuesday, with the judge raising questions about which Supreme Court precedent really holds in this dispute.

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Corporate Finance in 30 Minutes

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

We are excited to offer our readers a physical version of our piece, “Corporate Finance in 30 Minutes: A Guide for Family Business Directors and Shareholders.” We have put this piece together to give family business directors and shareholders a vocabulary and conceptual framework for thinking about strategic corporate finance decisions.

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FDIC Nixes Biden-Era Merger Rules As House Passes OCC Bill

Law 360 M&A

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Tuesday finalized the repeal of stricter bank merger guidelines adopted last year, pulling them back the same day as the U.S. House moved to nullify the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Biden-era merger policy rewrite.

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Talonvest Negotiates $51,317,000 Acquisition Loan for Texas Storage Portfolio

Benzinga

NEWPORT BEACH, CA., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talonvest Capital, Inc., a boutique commercial real estate mortgage brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $51,317,000 acquisition loan on behalf of Reframe Holdings (Reframe). Reframe acquired eight-property institutional quality self-storage facilities, known as the Steelcreek Portfolio, located in key markets of Dallas, Austin, and Houston, TX.

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Nextdoor Beats Investor Suit Over Post-SPAC Profitability

Law 360 M&A

A California federal judge has tossed a shareholder class action that alleges hyperlocal social networking service Nextdoor Holdings Inc. misled investors about its projected profitability when combining with a special purpose acquisition company, saying the suit's plaintiff never owned or sold the company's securities before the merger, among other things.

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CFIUS Non-Notified Transaction Enforcement: Cooley’s Five-Year Lookback

Cooley M&A

March 2025 marked the fifth anniversary of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) initiative to formalize and centralize within the Department of the Treasury an enforcement function to identify and investigate non-notified transactions (i.e., cross-border acquisition and investment transactions that may have been subject to CFIUS jurisdiction but not formally notified to CFIUS for review).

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Beach Point Nabs Nearly $1.3B For Private Credit, Real Estate

Law 360 M&A

Beach Point Capital Management said Tuesday it has raised nearly $1.3 billion across two investment funds, as it continues to build out its offerings in private credit and real estate.

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What to Look for When Buying a Business: Red Flags and Green Lights

Hallmark Brokers

Buying a business is a big decision, one that could change your financial future, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals. Whether you’re considering a small family-owned operation in Venice, a booming service business in Sarasota, or a retail shop in Bradenton, doing your homework during the due diligence process is critical. At Hallmark Business Brokers, […] The post What to Look for When Buying a Business: Red Flags and Green Lights appeared first on Hallmark Brokers.

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Greenberg Traurig, Gibson Dunn Guide $865M Ariz. Hotel Sale

Law 360 M&A

Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. has purchased a Marriott-branded Phoenix resort from Trinity Investments for $865 million in a deal guided by Gibson Dunn and Greenberg Traurig, per statements from the buyer and seller.

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Business Valuation for Buying a Chiropractic Practice

Peak Business Valuation

Chiropractic practices are a popular target for acquisition in todays market. Many owners are merging clinics or selling them to cut costs and improve efficiency. Regardless of your motive, buying a chiropractic practice can be a smart investment. If you plan to purchase a practice, a business valuation is essential. A business valuation for buying a chiropractic practice can help you succeed in this industry.

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Holland & Knight Hires Employment Litigator In Virginia

Law 360 M&A

Holland & Knight LLP has hired a longtime employment litigator from Quarles & Brady LLP, who joins the firm in Tysons, Virginia, to continue her practice litigating restrictive covenants, business torts and trade secrets.

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Work “on” your business to build transferable value

Exit Strategy

If youre a business owner, you know how easy it is to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of running the businessI inhabit that space myself most of the time! Its all too common to find ourselves knuckling down on our inboxes, managing clients and employees, and putting out fires. However, this […] The post Work “on” your business to build transferable value appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

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Renold Faces Competing Bids Worth Up To £182.6M

Law 360 M&A

Renold PLC said Tuesday that it is being circled by private equity firms after receiving two separate takeover bids that would pull the British engineering firm from London's junior market.

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Rio Tinto Expands Lithium Push With $900 Million Maricunga Deal

Benzinga

Diversified global miner Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO ) has made the next significant step into battery metals, committing $900 million for a 49.99% stake in Chile's Salar de Maricunga , a world-class lithium project controlled by the Chilean state-owned miner Codelco. "We are honoured to be chosen as Codelco's partner to deliver a world-class project using direct lithium extraction technology in the Salar de Maricunga," Rio Tinto's CEO Jakob Stausholm said Monday.

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Judge Denies Meta's Mid-Trial Bid To End FTC Monopoly Case

Law 360 M&A

A D.C. federal judge refused Tuesday to cut short the trial in the Federal Trade Commission's monopolization lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., not finding the clear evidentiary failure necessary to nix the government's case over the company's purchases of WhatsApp and Instagram.

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TotalEnergies Bets On Ksi Lisims LNG, Acquires Developer Stake And Supply

Benzinga

TotalEnergies SE (NYSE: TTE ) on Monday inked a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Ksi Lisims LNG to buy 2 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 20 years. Concurrently, TotalEnergies is acquiring a 5% stake in Western LNG, the developer, shareholder, and future operator of the Ksi Lisims LNG project. This acquisition also allows TotalEnergies to increase its stake in Western LNG and/or directly invest up to around 10% in the plant once the final investment decis

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