January, 2022

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Professional Insights: Johnnie White, ASA Chief Executive

IVSC

Johnnie White CEO, American Society of Appraisers. We spoke to ASA Chief Executive, Johnnie White, to find out more about his vision for the future of the appraisal profession… How has your career to date led you to the role you have now? My education and work experience has directly led to my current role as CEO for ASA. With a training and background in business, information systems and non-profit association management, my career has increasingly progressed over the past three decades t

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What Will a Business Broker Help Do?

Viking Mergers

More than ever, business owners are realizing the need for increased efficiency and responsiveness to change, and whether you are buying or selling a business, bringing in the right kind of help can make all the difference. But what will a business broker help do that you can’t do for yourself? This is a worthwhile question, and the answer may surprise you.

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The raw-materials challenge: How the metals and mining sector will be at the core of enabling the energy transition

Mckinsey and Company

As the world gears up for net zero, demand for raw materials is set to soar. The energy transition presents unique challenges for metals and mining companies, which will need to innovate and rebuild their growth agenda.

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Employer Vaccine Mandates, Worker Refusals, and Unemployment Benefits

ThomsonReuters

Overview. The U.S. Supreme Court settled the issue of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for certain employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on January 13, 2022, by blocking its implementation. However, it ruled in favor of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency regulations for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for certain healthcare workers. .

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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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Global C-Suiters Name Their Fears

Global Finance

In the Conference Board’s annual C-suite survey, executives express concerns about inflation, talent sourcing, and impediments to pandemic recovery, including possible recession in China and supply chain concerns in the US and Europe.

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Top 7 Pitfalls That Buyers Face During M&A Diligence, with Joe Beer

Sun Acquisitions

Background photo created by creativeart – www.freepik.com. The road to business acquisition is fraught with great danger, numerous pitfalls, and unforeseen challenges. Knowing what to look out for during due diligence and surrounding yourself with a team of trusted M&A advisors can help offset the inherent dangers with mergers and acquisitions.

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How Can I Sell My Business Fast?

Viking Mergers

Overall, working with a business broker is the best way to sell your business fast. Business brokers specialize in the buying and selling of businesses, and they can save you a great deal of trouble compared to selling on your own. Be sure to follow these 5 foundational steps: 1. Determine how much your business is worth. Having a thorough, representative business valuation is essential to pricing the business well, selling it quickly, and not leaving money on the table.

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The unsolved opportunities for cybersecurity providers

Mckinsey and Company

With sophisticated cyberthreats on the rise, organizations must continue evolving by using novel strategies and technology. For cybersecurity providers, the challenges and opportunities are numerous.

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SCOTUS Rules Against the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Rule…So Now What?

ThomsonReuters

SCOTUS blocks federal rule requiring COVID-19 vaccine and/or testing. On January 13, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled to block a federal rule that was to require many employers to impose coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine and/or testing requirements on their workers or face penalties for noncompliance. . Background. On November 5, 2021, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Issues Are Fueling M&A Transactions

Benchmark Report

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normalcy in several aspects of the world as we knew it, and one of the things hit especially hard has been the global supply chain. These supply chain problems have impacted nearly every industry and business, both large and small. Because of so much continued uncertainty in supply chains—uncertainty that is expected to last for years—business owners and executive leaders are reassessing operations and seeking paths to gain more control.

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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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Financial Advisors Can Finally Embrace Client Testimonials

Truelytics

Modern Financial Advisor Podcast ·. Episode 73 - Financial Advisors Can Finally Embrace Client Testimonials. It has been common knowledge for independent financial advisors and RIAs that client testimonials and endorsements are a "no go" area. While seemingly every other business in the world can have 5-Star ratings and glowing recommendations plastered all over their websites, Yelp, Google, and their LinkedIn accounts. wealth managers have had to tell their clients and referral partners "Thanks

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Data Update 1 for 2022: It is Moneyball Time!

Musings on Markets

Happy New Year, and I hope that 2022 brings you good tidings! To start the year, I returned to a ritual that I have practiced for thirty years, and that is to take a look at not just market changes over the last year, but also to get measures of the financial standing and practices of companies around the world. Those measures took a beating in 2020, as COVID decimated the earnings of companies in many sectors and regions of the world, and while 2021 was a return to some degree of normalcy, ther

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Global Venture Capital Funding Scales New Heights

Global Finance

Global VC investment nearly doubled in value to $671 billion, according to the latest quarterly report from KPMG Enterprise.

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The role of ESG and purpose

Mckinsey and Company

Answering three questions about purpose and environmental, social, and governance issues can help business leaders zero in on what matters most for their organizations.

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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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New tax laws and other tax changes for 2022

ThomsonReuters

It’s a new year and that means new tax laws and other tax changes. Below are changes that take effect this year, along with other tax planning information. Filing deadlines. First off, the deadline to file individual tax returns is April 18. Other deadlines are: January 17, 2022 : 4th quarter 2021 estimated tax payment due. March 15, 2022 : Partnership and S corporation returns for calendar year 2021.

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Surge in Private Equity Deal Activity 2021

Benchmark Report

Private equity transactions on a global scale returned to form in 2021 following the challenges posed by the pandemic, with private equity firms deploying record amounts of dry powder held as they looked to invest cash accumulated during the pandemic. According to Mergermarket, a record was set for the percentage of M&A deals that involved private equity, with buyouts comprising 27% of global activity in 2021.

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UK to discuss global minimum tax for multinational groups

Accountancy Today

The UK government has published a consultation seeking views for how a worldwide 15% minimum corporation tax should be domestically implemented. It revealed more than 130 countries signed up to a new global minimum tax framework in October 2021, after G7 agreed in principle during the UK’s presidency. The historic framework will ensure large international firms pay at least 15% tax rate on profits in each country in which they operate, helping to tackle avoidance and ensure a more level pl

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A Two-Act Play of LLC Default Rules and Manager Removal

Farrel Fritz

“Except as provided in the operating agreement. ”. By my count, this phrase and its close relative, “unless otherwise provided in the operating agreement,” appear 59 times in New York’s LLC Law, most often to qualify a rule on LLC governance. This substantial deference to the members’ freedom of contract is a hallmark of LLCs, and it is often said that the LLC law contains default rules, or “gap fillers,” subject to the members’ rights to modify the rules as they see fit.

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Metaverse: Walmart Readies For Web 3.0

Global Finance

Walmart is finalizing its push into the metaverse, according to trademark application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office at the end of 2021.

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Addressing the unprecedented behavioral-health challenges facing Generation Z

Mckinsey and Company

A series of consumer surveys and interviews conducted by McKinsey finds Gen Zers reporting the least positive life outlook, including lower levels of emotional and social well-being than older generations.

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What Are the Deadlines for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C in 2022?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company is an applicable large employer (ALE) that sponsors a self-insured group health plan. We know we have to file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C for the 2021 calendar year. When are these forms due? ANSWER: ALEs must report to the IRS whether they offered full-time employees and their dependents the opportunity to enroll in minimum essential coverage under an eligible employer-sponsored plan, whether the offered coverage was affordable and provided minimum value, and certain other i

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Acquiring A New 401(k) Plan In An M&A Transaction

Benchmark Report

There are basically four possible outcomes for retirement plans in an M&A deal: The plans of both companies are merged. The plan at the acquired company is terminated. Both plans from both companies are maintained. The plan from the acquired company is frozen. So, what do you need to know if these circumstances apply to a deal that you are involved in?

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FTC Gets a Second Shot at Antitrust Case Against Facebook

Mogin Rubin M&A

“Second time lucky?” That is how U.S. Judge James E. Boasberg began his opinion allowing the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust suit against Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly, Facebook) to proceed, saying the government “stumbled out of the starting blocks” but has rectified in its amended complaint against Meta the deficiencies he found in its initial complaint.

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The Financial Sponsors Group: Masters of the Financial Universe, or Exit Opportunity Mirage?

Brian DeChesare

Table Of Contents. FSG Investment Banking: What the Financial Sponsors Group Does The Financial Sponsors Group vs. the Financial Institutions Group The Financial Sponsors Group vs. Leveraged Finance vs. Debt Capital Markets Recruiting: Who Gets Into the Financial Sponsors Group? What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate in the Financial Sponsors Group?

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Data Update 3: Inflation and its Ripple Effects!

Musings on Markets

Inflation numbers have been coming in high now, for more than a year, but for much of the early part of 2021, bankers, investors and politicians seemed to be either in denial or casually dismissive of its potential for damage. Initially, the high inflation numbers were attributed to the speed with the economy was recovering from COVID, and once that excuse fell flat, it was the supply chain that was help responsible.

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The road to affordable autonomous mobility

Mckinsey and Company

Robo-taxis promise affordable mobility. But with widely varying service costs across use cases and geography, providers must address operational and service issues to realize that promise.

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Beyond tax season: creating revenue stability year-round

ThomsonReuters

Tax season is a critically busy time of the year for accountants, and we all know the stress that can come with such a high demand for services during that part of the year. But for some tax and accounting firms, the high volume of clients from January to April represents the majority of their business for the year. Figuring out how to stabilize revenue throughout the year can help you reduce overall stress and improve income potential.

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2021 Was a Record Year For M&A - And 2022 Could be, Too

Benchmark Report

After the trials and tribulations of 2020, no one really knew what to expect going into 2021. Yet, for the world of M&A, it couldn’t have been a more pleasant surprise. Last year has most certainly been a record year for M&A deals, making a huge comeback from 2020. In 2021, the number of announced deals exceeded 62,000 globally. That’s up an unprecedented 24% from 2020.

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Microsoft’s Activision merger faces real-world barriers to metaverse mission

The Guardian M&A

Suspicious US regulators and a problematic culture at the video game firm need to be overcome to realise AR vision If the world of Call of Duty seems fraught enough when you are playing it, try being in it. That could be the consequence of Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn (£50.4bn) acquisition of Activision Blizzard , the video games maker behind the shoot ’em up franchise.

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New Jersey Court: War Exclusion Does Not Bar Coverage for Cyberattack

Mogin Rubin M&A

Companies seeking insurance coverage for losses from cyberattacks received good news this month. The New Jersey Superior Court for Union County found that Merck & Co., Inc.’s claim for coverage under their $1.75 billion insurance policy with ACE American Insurance Company (now The Chubb Corporation) is not barred by the policy’s war exclusion clause.

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Data Update 2 for 2022: US Stocks kept winning in 2021, but…

Musings on Markets

Leading into 2021, the big questions facing investors were about how quickly economies would recover from COVID, with the assumption that the virus would fade during the year, and the pressures that the resulting growth would put on inflation. In a post at the start of 2021 , I argued that while stocks entered the year at elevated levels, especially on historic metrics (such as PE ratios), they were priced to deliver reasonable returns, relative to very low risk free rates (with the treasury bon

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Achieving supply-chain resiliency in consumer goods amid disruption

Mckinsey and Company

Dirk Holbach, chief supply-chain officer for Henkel’s Laundry & Home Care business unit, shares lessons from his seven-year journey in the role and what leaders should be prepared for in the future.

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New WCO product classifications are here. Are companies ready?

ThomsonReuters

The latest disruption hitting corporate trade and supply chain teams comes barely on schedule from the World Customs Organization (WCO) — and has created headaches for all companies engaged in international trade. The WCO updates the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, commonly known as the Harmonized System (HS) , every five years.

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Why Home Healthcare and Hospice is Getting Investor Attention

Benchmark Report

Investors are currently seeking opportunities that will allow them to invest their funds in safe-havens.

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