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9 Factors That Affect The Value Of A Startup

Startup Valuation Blog

The value of a startup is affected by many factors. Here is a list of nine factors that affect the value of a startup. . As we have already mentioned the importance of valuing your startup, an increased startup value directly means that you are excelling in your startup, and your continuous struggle will indeed bear fruit. However, how can you ensure that your startup value is increasing?

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Premium Increase Upon Retirement Was a COBRA Qualifying Event

ThomsonReuters

Randolph v. E. Baton Rouge Parish Sch. Sys., 2021 WL 5577014 (5th Cir. 2021). Available at [link]. A retired employee sued her employer, alleging that the employer had, on two occasions, failed to provide her a timely COBRA election notice. While working, the employee had been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into a complaint against her.

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FRP Advisory sees H1 profits drop to £5.7m

Accountancy Today

FRP Advisory has reported that pre-tax profits for the six-month period ended 31 October 2021, dropped to £5.7m from £7.1m the previous year. The fall in profit was attributed to “high levels” of government support in response to the pandemic which reduced the amount of administration appointments by 49% to 390 in H1 2022 (H1 2021: 763). Despite the fall, revenues grew 25% to £44.7, up from £35.9m and was boosted by the group completing 50 transactions during the period with a combined deal valu

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Back in the Classroom: Time to Teach!

Musings on Markets

At the start of every semester for as long as I can remember, I have invited people to sit in informally on my classes at NYU or take the shorter online versions on my website. After thirty six years of teaching, you would think I would be jaded, but I am not. As we get ready for the spring, I am excited, perhaps more so than usual, because I hope to finally be in a real classroom, instead of online, for my classes.

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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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Three Negotiation Tips When Fundraising

Startup Valuation Blog

Fundraising is one of the most critical and impactful parts of running a startup. How well you negotiate can make a huge difference. This blog post will find the three most important tips to help you deal better in your fundraising process. Tip number 1 - Determine the three HOWS: In the negotiation process, you should decide about the three HOWS: 1. how much money will you receive?

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IRS Releases 2022 Versions of HSA Reporting Forms

ThomsonReuters

Form 5498-SA (HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA Information) (2022); Instructions for Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA (2022). Form 5498-SA. Form 1099-SA and 5498-SA Instructions. The IRS has released Form 5498-SA for the 2022 tax year, along with its instructions, which are combined with the instructions for Form 1099-SA. (The 2022 General Instructions for Certain Information Returns, which relate to these and certain other information returns, have not yet been released.

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How Financial Advisors Can Grow Their Business To Over $1 Billion In AUM In 10 Years

Truelytics

Modern Financial Advisor Podcast ·. Episode 72 - How Financial Advisors Can Grow Their Business To Over $1 Billion In AUM In 10 Years. If we went into a lab to design a high-performance financial advisor, Gil Baumgarten might be the guy who emerges from the smoke. When Gil left his previous firm about ten years ago he had about $200 million in assets under management.

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FCF Pharmaceutical Market Study – 2021 published

Fox Corporate Finance

FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new “FCF Pharmaceutical Market Study – 2021”. Based on available data from European pharmaceutical providers, the FCF Pharmaceutical Market Study is a detailed and comprehensive. Read more. The post FCF Pharmaceutical Market Study – 2021 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.

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IRS’s Final 2021 ACA Reporting Forms and Instructions Include Important Process Changes

ThomsonReuters

2021 Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C; 2021 Instructions for Forms 1094-B and 1095-B; 2021 Instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. Form 1094-B. Form 1095-B. Form 1094-C. Form 1095-C. B Form Instructions. C Form Instructions. The IRS has released final Affordable Care Act (ACA) information reporting forms and instructions for 2021. As a reminder, Forms 1094-B and 1095-B are filed by minimum essential coverage providers (insurers, government-sponsored health programs, and some self-insur

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New Auditing Standard – SAS 136 will Impact Employee Benefit Plan Audits

Meade & Moore

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued a new audit standard for employee benefit plans in July 2019. The new standard is commonly referred to as SAS 136 but its official name is Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”).

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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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Top Methods CPAs Use to Determine a Business’ Value

Shuster & Co.

Several business activities could require a business valuation. Whether you are seeking new investors, merging with another company, considering selling your business, getting a divorce, or doing estate planning, you may need to determine the economic value of your business. Business valuations can be complex. As you might imagine, many factors need to be analyzed.

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The Buy-Sell Agreement: 9 reasons you need one

Quantive

When forming a business, one of the first things every entrepreneur should think about is their ultimate exit. For most, this is the farthest thing from their mind. As any corporate attorney will tell you, in the same way, you would plan to protect your children with the creation of a will. Your business should […].

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Tax Authorities Set an Aggressive Schedule for Global Minimum Tax

ThomsonReuters

In 2022, tax authorities around the world hope to finalize the myriad details that will shape a Global Minimum Tax on multinational corporations — if they can reach consensus and make it happen. Reuters noted that this is “an extremely tight timeframe given that previous international tax deals took years to implement.”. The Global Minimum Tax is the latest initiative spinning off of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develo

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Aligning and Shaping Organizational Culture

Mergerware

My last blog identified six employee communication plan components for building a resilient workforce. It was based on the article “4 Keys to Building a More Resilient Workforce” co-authored with my Crowe colleague Lisa Roen [link] Within this blog, I will review the second key to resiliency: Aligning and Shaping Organizational Culture. Definitions of culture […].

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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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Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

Hallmark Brokers

The temptation to strike out on your own and go into business by yourself near Sarasota is a very strong one. The thought of being your own boss and making a considerable amount of money is certainly strong, but also somewhat intimidating. It’s not a life that’s ideal for everyone. You might have the ambition, Read more. The post Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

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If You’re Planning a Business Sale, Plan on a Certified Business Valuation

Merrimack Business Appraisers

Are you thinking about retiring or selling your business in the New Year? If so, getting a business valuation should be an essential component of your plans. Certified business appraisers can help facilitate a business sale by determining the fair market value of a business. This avoids leaving money on the table, so you can […]. The post If You’re Planning a Business Sale, Plan on a Certified Business Valuation appeared first on Merrimack Business Appraisers.

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How Do We Self-Correct a Failure to Enroll a New Employee in Our Automatic 401(k) Contributions?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our 401(k) plan satisfies the nondiscrimination safe harbor under Code § 401(k)(13) by requiring an automatic deferral of 3.5% for each new employee who does not affirmatively elect a different percentage (or zero), and by providing a 100% matching contribution of up to 3.5% of compensation. We have procedures in place to automatically enroll new employees, but due to an administrative error, one new employee was not enrolled for an entire calendar year.

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Jim Afinowich listed in “AzBusiness Leaders” for the fifth straight year

IBG Business

IBG Fox & Fin founding principal Jim Afinowich has been listed in “ AzBusiness Leaders 2022 ” by AzBusiness magazine. He was recognized for the fifth consecutive year, in the magazine’s “Business Brokers” category. The magazine noted Jim’s “more than a quarter century of successful experience in M&A advisory and business brokerage,” during which he “has managed and supervised over 500 transactions. “A nationally honored indu

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Navigating the SEC's Updated Marketing Rule

Biz Equity

In December 2020, the SEC made history by updating the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, adopting a modernized RIA marketing rule.

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Past Event: Comp Talks Series Post-Acquisition Integration Considerations – Tips and Traps

Cooley M&A

An effective compensation strategy is a critical part of attracting, incentivizing and retaining top talent. When designing, implementing and disclosing executive, director and equity compensation programs that reflect the business strategy and drive long-term value, public companies are subject to an evolving regulatory landscape and must understand investor and proxy advisory firm expectations.

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5 steps to win a business case for an indirect tax technology solution

ThomsonReuters

For indirect tax teams, the question of whether and when to invest in more tax technology often looms large, depending on the size of the organization and the immediate challenges facing the department. On one hand, tax automation saves time, minimizes the risk of human error, and can help elevate indirect tax from a back-office compliance function to a more valuable strategic advisory role.

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9th Cir. Upholds Antitrust Jury Verdict Against Chinese Telescope Company

Mogin Rubin M&A

HBLC ·. Ninth Circuit Opinion In Telescope Case By J Rubin And T LaComb 12 - 13 - 2021. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this month upheld judgment in favor of Optronic Technologies, Inc., finding there was sufficient evidence that Chinese telescope manufacturer, Ningbo Sunny Electronic (“Sunny”), conspired with a competitor in the U.S. consumer telescope market to allocate customers, fix prices, and monopolize the telescope market in violation of federal antitrust laws ( Optronic Technologies

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M&A Deep Dive: Mergers

Quantive

Most successful companies see mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a strategy to […]

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5 best practices for sales tax reporting and compliance with indirect tax regulations

ThomsonReuters

Indirect tax professionals play a critical role in the success of a business. As the pace of new tax compliance challenges accelerates , tax teams need constant access to accurate data that keeps up with changing sales tax reporting rules and complies with ever-evolving regulations. Meeting sales tax reporting and filing obligations is even more complex when your business transacts online.