ThomsonReuters

JULY 2, 2021

In the aftermath of Brexit, most companies that conduct business in the United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) have absorbed the initial shock and are now looking for more stable, long-term solutions to the challenges posed by the UK’s new trade regime. In a recent webinar, global trade experts from Thomson Reuters and EY discussed some of the tactics and strategies companies should be considering if they want to avoid unnecessary complications from Brexit, including shipping delays, invent

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JULY 1, 2021

Attorneys for the investors in Tesla Inc. will argue that they have the right to use testimony from Elon Musk’s recent deposition in another case involving Musk’s control over Tesla and board conflicts in their action slated to go to trial later this month. The investors urge that any contradictory testimony could be used to impeach Musk at trial. But, Musk’s attorneys want to limit the investors’ access to issues involving the SolarCity deal – wherein Tesla purchased the rooftop solar company

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Sharp Sheets

JUNE 29, 2021

Valuing a startup is a challenging exercise, and an important one too. The result of a negotiation between founders, existing investors and new ones, setting a valuation for your startup will define the level of ownership you will keep after your fundraising. Yet, many entrepreneurs get confused by the difference between pre vs. post-money valuation.

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Cooley M&A

JUNE 29, 2021

“The sustained surge of M&A activity, SPACs, de-SPACing and IPOs has major dealmakers scrambling to find enough associates to staff their deals, risking burnout for the associates they do have on staff.” Cooley partner and M&A co-chair Jamie Leigh was quoted in this American Lawyer article on M&A trends. Read the full article here (subscription required).

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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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ThomsonReuters

JULY 1, 2021

IRS Notice 2021-42 (June 30, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has announced a one-year extension of the special tax relief for leave-based donation programs aiding victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under a leave-based donation program, an employer may permit its employees to give up their vacation, sick, or personal leave in exchange for cash payments by the employer to charitable organizations.

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The Mentor Group

JULY 1, 2021

One of the most complex valuation exercises is the automobile dealership. These businesses are actually comprised of five distinct operations, with separate financial information for each. New cars/trucks. Used cars. Parts. Service. Financing and insurance. The other important aspect of the valuation is whether the real estate is owned or leased. If the real property is owned inside the business, then the valuation treatment is another complication, especially with high real estate values in Cal

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FE International

JUNE 28, 2021

This article is part of our? Valuation by Business Model ?series, in which we provide you with information on what makes your particular business model unique when it comes to valuation. For more in-depth reading on valuation, see our post How to Value a Website or Internet Business. To get a valuation from our expert team,? click here. Affiliate Site Market Update .

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 2, 2021

How to shift your mindset from accountant to business owner. You did it. You’ve made the leap from staff accountant to small firm owner. You’ve done the work, you have the experience, and you might even have a ready-made client list. More challenging, however, is the switch in mindset from an individual contributor to the one who is running the show.

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Valutico

JULY 1, 2021

Earlier this month British grocer Morrisons rejected a £5.5bn takeover bid by US Private Equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket, with 118,000 staff, said the offer “significantly undervalues” the firm. With the offer being just at the current market cap, could there be a case to support this claim and justify a higher valuation?

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 1, 2021

QUESTION: An employee who called in sick reported to her supervisor that she had tested positive for COVID-19, and the supervisor notified Human Resources. Does HIPAA prohibit Human Resources from notifying coworkers who had contact with the employee so they can get tested? ANSWER: HIPAA’s requirements to safeguard protected health information (PHI) apply only to covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and most health care providers), not to employers acting in their capaci

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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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ThomsonReuters

JULY 1, 2021

IRS Notice 2021-40 (June 24, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has announced a 12-month extension of its temporary relief from the requirement that certain signatures be witnessed “in the physical presence” of a plan representative or notary public. The original relief, which appeared in IRS Notice 2020-42 (see our Checkpoint article ), was provided primarily to facilitate CARES Act distributions and loans (see our Checkpoint article ) but could be used during 2020 for any signature that, u

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 1, 2021

IRS Chief Counsel Memorandum AM 2021-003 (June 8, 2021). Available at [link]. The IRS has released a Chief Counsel Memorandum addressing the process for assessing Code § 4980H employer shared responsibility penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) against churches that are applicable large employers (ALEs). The memorandum explains that Code § 7611 protects tax-exempt churches from undue interference by permitting the IRS to begin a church tax inquiry (i.e., an inquiry as to whether the chu

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 28, 2021

Minimum Wage. The minimum wage rate has been a hotly debated topic at the national level for some time. The last federal minimum wage rate increase took effect on July 24, 2009 when the rate was increased to $7.25 per hour. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) initially included a provision to increase the national minimum wage rate to $15.00 per hour incrementally by 2025.

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ThomsonReuters

JULY 1, 2021

PPACA; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond; Proposed Rule, 45 CFR Parts 147, 155, 156, 86 Fed. Reg. 35156 (July 1, 2021). Available at [link]. HHS has proposed another round of regulations that would amend and repeal an assortment of benefit and payment parameters and other Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance market and Exchange-related rules.

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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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