IVSC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

IVSC has published a new Perspectives Paper on the topic of Data and Valuation , as part of our ongoing series on Intangible Assets. This paper addresses the complex nature of data valuation, emphasising its critical role as an intangible asset within the modern economy. The paper explores themes including the economic significance of data, the challenges in its valuation, the impact of data on financial reporting, and the practical considerations for valuation professionals.

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Intangible Assets 147

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Posted by Georgia Stewart, Tumelo, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Georgia Stewart is CEO of Tumelo. This post was prepared for the Forum by Ms. Stewart. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Social Responsibility Resolutions (discussed on the Forum here ) by Scott Hirst and Stockholder Politics by Roberto Tallarita.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 1, 2024

In the next five years, generative AI could fundamentally change financial institutions’ risk management by automating, accelerating, and enhancing everything from compliance to climate risk control.

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Compliance Banking 141

NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The regulator is trying to stop the largest supermarket merger in history, arguing that the deal would eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers.

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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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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Higher consumer prices and reduced choice are no longer the only reasons the Federal Trade Commission will challenge mergers after the agency contested Kroger's planned $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons based in part, for the first time ever, on allegations the deal will reduce competition for employees.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 1, 2024

Posted by Neil McCarthy, James Palmiter, and G. Michael Weiksner, DragonGC, on Friday, March 1, 2024 Editor's Note: James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder of DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Neil McCarthy, Mr. Palmiter, G. Michael Weiksner, Natalie Richardson, and Evan Quille. DragonGC is a legal intelligence platform leveraging comprehensive ‘Authoritative Intelligence’ to offer curated, verified, and original sources.

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Compliance 210

NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The man made $1.7 million in profits after buying and selling stocks in a company that his wife’s employer, BP, acquired, prosecutors said.

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Mergers & Acquisitions 132

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lower production among the world's largest nickel miners in response to a price slump for the metal end up supporting the market. That’s according to Russian metals giant Nornickel. London Metal Exchange nickel prices are down around 30% in the year through Friday, primarily driven by burgeoning supply from Indonesia — the world's largest producer of the metal.

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Marketability 105

Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Posted by Merel Spierings, The Conference Board, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Merel Spierings is Senior Researcher for the ESG Center at The Conference Board. This post is based on an upcoming Conference Board report, which was developed using data from ESG analytics firm ESGAUGE and produced in collaboration with Russell Reynolds Associates and Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance.

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Finance 161

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Integrating AI into Canadian healthcare could help simplify administrative work; improve system management, care quality, and patient and staff experience; and boost affordability via lower spending.

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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

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Baggins. Baggins, I agree with you on the shadowing of a senior appraiser. How many years would that take? As a senior appraiser would you pay them on the engagements you completed and they accompanied you? What percentage does the average trainee get today? I do not remember what my percentage of the engagement was because it has been so long ago.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Alicia Shaul ’s path to accounting was less than traditional. As an undergrad, she majored in political science and pre-law. She decided to skip law school and instead took a job as a bookkeeper, finding her chosen profession and going back to school to earn her CPA. Once, one of Shaul’s professors spoke about the importance of business development, saying that if you ever want to become a partner in a firm, you need to become a rainmaker and start bringing in your own work.

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Start-ups Accounting Firms Compliance 98

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Digital investment platform Webull Corporation is going public via a SPAC merger announced Wednesday. The news comes years after reports that Webull was nearing an IPO to go public. What Happened: The digital investment company will merge with publicly listed SPAC SK Growth Opportunities Corporation (NASDAQ: SKGR ). The deal values the digital investment platform company at an enterprise value of $7.3 billion.

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Enterprise Value 98

Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Hybrid work. Talent shortages. Polarizing politics. Building a culture is tougher than ever. Recent research reveals the difference empathy can make—as well as how to develop it in your workplace.

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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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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to GKBNM. The AMC and REVAA have been using our Independence against us from the beginning. Dudd-Fwank destroyed our business model and have left us with the crumbs for time, $$ and any resources so the AMC will always be able to find someone who needs to make the mortgage that month, and they have the time and resources to “shop” until they find them – especially now.

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Appraisal 98

Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The co-founder of cell tower operator Crown Castle Inc. sued the Texas company Wednesday in Delaware's Court of Chancery, seeking to invalidate a cooperation agreement between its board and activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Following high school and an internship at a small business where her role included accounting work, Brittany Lanphier determined that she would definitely not study accounting in college. After being accepted at Texas A&M University Mays Business School — ranked one the most competitive business schools in the region — she progressed through her introductory business classes and then her first accounting class.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The automotive ecosystem will become more competitive. Micromarket insights that allow automotive players in Europe to sharpen and tailor their strategies can be a competitive advantage.

Marketability 100

Marketability 100

Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

In reply to Russell. So, you’re saying this is a better career choice than lawn mowing? I’m sorry, I could not resist. Oh wow did you know about this? There is an entire series of lawn mowing patches and vehicle stickers for sale online. Ummmm… Something really important just came up, have to run. Thanks.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 1, 2024

Among associates, women now outnumber men for the first time, but progress toward gender equality at the top of the legal profession remains glacially slow, and firms must implement time-tested solutions to ensure associates’ gender parity lasts throughout their careers, say Kelly Culhane and Nicole Joseph at Culhane Meadows.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are many paths to accountancy, but this is one we don’t hear of often:  Erin Heath   grew up on a cattle ranch in South Dakota, where many of her “ranch-hand” duties sparked her interest in numbers. But it was an introduction to accounting class in high school that paved the way. “It was love at first sight,” she recalls. “I enjoyed it more than chasing cows.

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Start-ups Accounting Firms Marketability Technology 98

LaPorte

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

(authored by RSM US LLP) IRS urges employers to review ERC claims before the Voluntary Disclosure Program deadline of March 22, 2024. The agency warns of 7 common signs that their claims may be incorrect. The post The IRS urges businesses to review ERC claims for 7 common red flags first appeared on LaPorte.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

When it comes to measuring, viewing, stating facts I know about a property; I trust me before anyone else. I don’t trust Realtors to correctly measure and report (they use to but now rely on the assessors), assessors (they don’t measure either), blue prints – many areas that shouldn’t be counted are. If you all go along with this, you’d be opening yourself up for a lawsuit and/or complaint.

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP-advised KKR said Monday it has agreed to acquire Broadcom Inc.'s end-user computing division in a transaction valued at approximately $4 billion, with Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz representing Broadcom on the deal.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Our latest Pulse survey of tech and telecommunications B2B decision makers reveals a generally optimistic investment outlook. But shifting market dynamics could turn different groups of vendors into new winners or losers.

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B2B Technology Marketability 97

NYT M&A

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The nonprofit had a budget shortfall of roughly $2.5 million last year amid a difficult market for fund-raising.

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Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions Finance 120

Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Russell give us a break, he spent too much time, calling up people and asking for their hearsay opinions on unverified data. Use the raw data you have and stop relying on unattributed opinions that are rarely based in fact, but based on peoples memories. That is not what we get paid to do. Take the raw data analyze it and don’t take third-party hearsay, bad habit!

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Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As lateral recruiting remains a key factor for law firm growth, partners considering a lateral move should be aware of a few commonly held myths — some of which contain a kernel of truth, and some of which are flat out wrong, says Dave Maurer at Major Lindsey.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The physical shopping experience matters more than ever, says Value Retail founder Scott Malkin, whose company owns some of the world’s best-performing luxury shopping destinations.

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N Contracts

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Financial institutions spend a fortune on vendors and expect a return on their investment – yet it’s not always easy to calculate ROI. How do you know which vendors are delivering value and which ones are underperforming?

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In reply to jaydee. I’ve been saying the same thing for years. One has to wonder how someone can actually pass the appraisal exam for certification yet not have the common sense to understand they are destroying their very livelihood. How they can’t see that is so frustrating. Well, I’ll be long gone by the time it catches up with them and then they will have no assignments as they will have driven themselves out of business.

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Appraisal 98

Law 360 M&A

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission announced a new, national front Monday against Kroger's heavily-criticized $24.6 billion purchase of fellow grocery store giant Albertsons, challenging a deal it said threatens both shoppers and workers and cannot be saved by the planned divestiture of a "hodgepodge" of hundreds of stores.

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Mckinsey and Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recent disruptions in global supply chains have exposed national vulnerabilities—adopting an end-to-end approach to reinforce supply chain resilience can be vital to national security.

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JPAbusiness

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Every business is different, but it’s still critical for every business to have discipline and a deliberate focus around the key elements you monitor and manage. In our free ebook Tips to improve financial and operational performance we examine the top 4 business elements we believe owners and managers should monitor, review and analyse to effectively manage and improve financial and operational performance.

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