Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 31, 2024
Interesting… I have never done work for Class(or any amc) and its been probably 4 or 5 years since I received a email from Class this morning. Its for a 3,100 sq ft home with probably a value of $1.5++. Plus, they say its a RUSH order…LOL. We are reaching out today because we have an order that is a rush or possibly more complex or rural assignment.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 14, 2024
Posted by Leah Malone and Emily Holland, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 Editor's Note: Leah Malone is a Partner and Leader of ESG and Sustainability Practice and Emily Holland is a Counsel at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. This post is based on a Simpson memorandum by Ms. Malone, Ms. Holland, Matt Feehily , May Mansour , and Alicia Washington.
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Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 22, 2024
2024 looks uncertain: inflation has come down but long-term interest rates remain high; retail sales are relatively stable; manufacturing continues to contract; geopolitical concerns are on the rise.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 18, 2024
Posted by Rex Wang Renjie (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and Shuo Xia (Halle Institute for Economic Research), on Thursday, January 18, 2024 Editor's Note: Rex Wang Renjie is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Tinbergen Institute; and Shuo Xia is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Halle Institute for Economic Research and Leipzig University.
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.
IVSC
JANUARY 24, 2024
Latest edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) published The International Valuation Standards (IVS) are globally recognised, principles-based standards that form the foundation of valuation for all assets and liabilities. Developed by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) and utilised by professionals in over 100 countries, IVS play a crucial role in enhancing the quality, comparability, and transparency of valuations.
Musings on Markets
JANUARY 11, 2024
Continuing an annual ritual of long standing, ahead of starting my spring teaching at NYU starting in a couple of weeks, I would like to invite you, if you are interested, to come along for the ride. I know! I know! Most of you are not enrolled at NYU, paying nosebleed prices, and that is prerequisite to be in the classroom, but thanks to technology and a loose reading of the rules that constrain me, you can get a close approximation of the classroom experience, wherever you are in the world, wi
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Benzinga
JANUARY 15, 2024
Cannabis technology company GrowerIQ has announced the successful acquisition of Ample Organics. This strategic acquisition, concluded in December 2023, marks a significant expansion of GrowerIQ's operations, not just in Canada but also on the international stage. The all-cash transaction has effectively positioned GrowerIQ as a market leader, particularly in Canada and Europe, where it now boasts one of the largest market shares in the cannabis technology sector.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
Capital-intensive, sustainable businesses offer growth on a scale achieved by technology juggernauts of recent decades. But they face a different set of challenges. Here’s how they can overcome them.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 15, 2024
Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Monday, January 15, 2024 Editor's Note: Matteo Tonello is Managing Director of ESG Research at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post is based on Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collaboration with compensation consulting fir
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act of 2019) and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (collectively, SECURE) enacted a new mandate that, starting in 2024, long-term, part-time (LTPT) employees must be allowed to make salary deferrals into their employer’s 401(k) plan.
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
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 22, 2024
Jump to: Enhanced Child Tax Credit Business tax relief Support for small business Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Adjustments to 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC filing thresholds Support for affordable housing Empowering American families and businesses: The Tax Relief for a stronger future On January 19, 2024, the Ways and Means Committee made a significant bipartisan move by approving the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
NYT M&A
JANUARY 19, 2024
The company’s owner has been plunged into a maelstrom in recent weeks as its senior executives have been forced out.
Lighter Capital
JANUARY 12, 2024
There comes a time in a startup's journey to success when entrepreneurs need to raise their first round of growth capital. When you first had that great idea, you may have raised money from friends and family or seed capital from angel investors to get your startup off the ground. What's next? Well, of course, it depends. Let’s make some assumptions on where you might be at this point, and then think about when and how you might want to raise a series A round to really grow your business.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 5, 2024
A new perspective on how technology, transformation efforts, and other changes have affected payers, health systems, healthcare services and technology, and pharmacy services.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 3, 2024
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Lipton, Steven A. Rosenblum , Karessa L. Cain , and Carmen X. W. Lu. Over the past year, expectations for directors have continued to evolve, bringing new challenges and responsibilities to the boardroom.
Brian DeChesare
JANUARY 24, 2024
Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g., minutiae about issues like OID for debt issuances ) and did not accurately represent a 1- or 2-hour case study. So, you can think of this example and tutorial as “Growth Equity Case Study: The Final Form.
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 17, 2024
As audit season begins for calendar-year entities, it’s important to review issues that may arise during fieldwork. One common issue is materiality. This concept is used to determine what’s important enough to be included in — and what can be omitted from — a financial statement. Here’s how materiality is determined and used during an external financial statement audit.
N Contracts
JANUARY 30, 2024
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., January 30, 2024 - The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that Ncontracts has been selected as its newest Preferred Service Provider (PSP). Ncontracts, which provides integrated vendor, risk, and compliance management solutions, helps community banks confidently manage their enterprise risk and vendor management workload.
Benzinga
JANUARY 10, 2024
As media companies scramble to reduce costs and increase profitability, a new potential suitor has emerged with interest in buying Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA )(NASDAQ: PARAA ) parent-company National Amusements. What Happened: According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Skydance Media CEO David Ellison and other Skydance investors are discussing an all-cash bid for a majority stake in Paramount’s parent company, National Amusements.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 23, 2024
Expedia Group powers many other companies’ travel interfaces and inventories. Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business, outlines the elements of a great corporate partnership.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 24, 2024
Posted by Matt Orsagh, RISE Sustainable Investment Consultancy, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt Orsagh is Co-Founder and Head of Americas at RISE Sustainable Investment Consultancy and Chief Content Officer at ED4S Academy. This post is based on his RISE memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 12, 2024
Global Infrastructure Partners, whose portfolio includes Gatwick, sold to BlackRock in $12.5bn deal From the humble luggage tray to filters that mask smells at sewage plants, the sale of some of Britain’s most pedestrian assets to the world’s largest money manager is to bring a multimillion-dollar payday to a small clutch of little-known bankers. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), which boasts a $100bn (£79bn) collection of companies including Gatwick airport and the Suez wastewater group, ha
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 3, 2024
Technology is transforming the accounting profession. When businesses moved from paper ledgers to spreadsheets, it improved the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of accounting-related data. Likewise, cloud computing and the ability to remotely access real-time data have allowed accounting departments to be far more responsive to an increasingly distributed workforce.
ThomsonReuters
JANUARY 8, 2024
Jump to: Automation of routine tasks Enhanced data analysis Improved compliance and risk management Streamlined processes Enhanced client services Embrace the transformative power of AI in the tax and accounting profession In 2023, AI has become an integral part of tax and accounting professionals’ processes by streamlining operations, enhancing accuracy, and enabling professionals to focus on higher-value tasks.
N Contracts
JANUARY 12, 2024
The regulatory agencies – especially the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – finished 2023 strong with a variety of enforcement actions, lawsuits, reports, final rules, and guidance.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 15, 2024
Turbulent times have highlighted new fragilities in Europe’s economies. Addressing them could be the catalyst for a new wave of competitiveness and growth.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 22, 2024
Posted by Matteo Tonello, The Conference Board, on Monday, January 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Merel Spierings is Senior Researcher at The Conference Board ESG Center in New York. This post relates to a report authored by Ms. Spierings and based on disclosure data from Shareholder Voting Trends in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: Live Dashboard , a live online dashboard published by The Conference Board and ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE , in collabor
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 16, 2024
Buyers return after secondary market for private shares was hit by higher interest rates
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 23, 2024
As part of the SECURE 2.0 law, there’s a new benefit option for employees facing emergencies. It’s called a pension-linked emergency savings account (PLESA), and the provision authorizing it became effective for plan years beginning January 1, 2024. The IRS recently released guidance about the accounts (in Notice 2024-22 ), and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published some frequently asked questions to help employers, plan sponsors, participants, and others understand them.
NYT M&A
JANUARY 23, 2024
The aircraft company is paying the price for a shift in its corporate culture made decades ago.
ISA
JANUARY 31, 2024
1/31/2024 12:00:00 AM Hiring an ISA personal property appraiser provides many benefits. There are numerous reasons to seek a professional appraisal, including planning insurance coverage, charitable donations, probate of an estate, or simply determining the value of your tangible assets. The ISA credential tells the public, clients, and business experts that ISA members are appraisers.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 16, 2024
Fintechs are companies that rely primarily on technology and cloud services—and less so on physical locations—to provide financial services to customers.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 10, 2024
Posted by Patricia Lenkov, Agility Executive Search, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Patricia Lenkov is Founder and President at Agility Executive Search. This post is based on her Agility Executive Search memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 31, 2024
The Cigna Group will sell multiple health benefits and Medicare units to Health Care Service Corp., the companies said Wednesday in an announcement detailing a deal valued at around $3.7 billion and steered by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, Rule Garza Howley LLP, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC and Sidley Austin LLP.
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