Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 25, 2023

2023 is poised to be the most unique, and, quite frankly, weirdest year for shareholder proposals we have ever seen: (anti) ESG’s Impact: Companies are no longer just being pressed for more disclosure and action on ESG topics. For the first time ever, they feel their work in promoting ESG is under threat [1].

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IVSC

APRIL 29, 2022

Join participants from around the world and hear from leading international experts on topics including the global economic outlook, the impact of inflation on valuation and the cost of capital, and the growing influence of digital assets in the investment world. Financial Times columnist. Panellists. Investor TBC. and Germany.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 14, 2023

4,000+ appraisers only, with a high degree of intellectual honesty in most posts or discussions. Topics get hijacked here too often. Arguments covered 5 and 10 years ago are revitalized as if this is the first time they’ve ever been brought up. One of the reasons I refocused myself toward 100%Appraisers Group Mark.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 9, 2022

ESG-related topics increasingly appear on audit committee agendas and factor into financial reporting discussions, but they tend to arise less often in the context of discussions about fraud risk. and Corporate Purpose and Corporate Competition (discussed on the Forum here ) by Mark J. Introduction.

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IVSC

JANUARY 24, 2024

IVSC use a number of means to understand what changes are necessary in the standards, which include, but are not limited to: Agenda Consultation; This includes key topics to be considered by the all the boards and specific topics suggested by the Technical Boards. Why should I instruct my valuer to use the IVS?

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 10, 2022

These two topics are related. An overreliance on virtual meetings can also lead to insufficient in-person time for the board and key managers to meet and develop the chemistry and expectations for information flow that are vital to a successful company’s governance.

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M&A Leadership Council

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Have fun, enjoy some great food / adult beverages and learn at the same time! Please contact: Mark Herndon ( mark.herndon@macouncil.org or 866.394.3690) Display times in original timezone: Force Timezone: PT . --> Course Summary: How can your company’s M&A go from “good” to “great?” Let’s talk!

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Significant additional detail has been provided for in the ESRS, including two cross-cutting standards (ESRS 1 and ESRS 2) that provide general reporting concepts (including double materiality and reporting boundaries) and overarching disclosure requirements, and ten topical standards with specific disclosure requirements for ESG matters.

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IVSC

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Two key changes were considered: firstly, an extension of the implementation period into 2024, which would grant Valuation Professional Organisations (VPOs) more time to integrate and adopt the revised standards. A notable point of discussion revolved around the potential revision of the IVS publication schedule.

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Audit Board

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The outstanding speakers for AuditBoard’s webinars covered emerging risk topics impacting organizations like auditing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs, cybersecurity, inflation, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). One of the main topics of conversation related to resilience in a time of increasing regulatory risk.

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Lighter Capital

MAY 8, 2024

Your time is much better spent on building up your business to show future investors that your value proposition and offering has traction and resonates with a market. Why product-market fit matters Tap into any startup community discussion and you’ll quickly discover that product-market fit is one of the hottest topics.

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IVSC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, our world faces many new and evolving challenges including geopolitical tensions and conflict in Europe, mounting inflationary and supply chain pressures leading to macroeconomic and market uncertainty, and a climate crisis which is growing in ferocity all the time.

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IVSC

MARCH 23, 2023

Ben Elder Chair, IVSC Tangible Assets Board ” I am particularly proud, as a CBV, that CBV Institute has presented to its member CBVs the adoption of IVS in recognition of their high quality and growing international acceptance. I am grateful for all board members for their time, devotion and for making one voice count.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 24, 2023

Price relations in appraisal reporting is one of the more sophisticated and complex skills an appraiser picks up over time. This market overview approach helps the appraiser understand the high and low potential, aka floor price, ceiling price, middle of the market, etc. In reply to Joseph Stachow Jr.

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 25, 2022

This step is also a good time for a pre-screening with a lender to ensure your company meets current lending guidelines. #6 Once inquiries begin arriving, a business broker will help save you time and energy by pre-screening buyers to ensure they are not only serious but also financially capable of purchasing your business.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 8, 2024

Unfortunately, this is far from the first time a tragedy like this has happened. The hours are long because clients pay huge fees and have high expectations, work demands are unpredictable, it’s difficult to divide up labor on deals, and there’s a “culture” around personal sacrifice.

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Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve now been writing about finance careers for almost 20 years, and the topic of the CFA for investment banking never seems to die. I got so tired of these debates that I never planned to cover this topic again. The huge time commitment required to pass the exams. Not much has changed since then.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We were at the mall where there was a high quantity of migrants later. This one is off topic but so entertaining. Good times. We were like, frigging gross, the mask is doubling as a napkin. These people do not understand transmissible disease factors or even basic hygiene. I was shocked and observed like ten a row do that.

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Appraiser Newsroom

APRIL 30, 2024

The first, on May 2, is the Machinery & Technical Specialties (MTS) first-ever “ Valuation of Inventory ” conference, which will cover topics on the valuation of different inventory types and for different purposes. ASA Leadership Elections As if that wasn’t enough, in May we also have ASA elections.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 6, 2022

But how do you stay current on accounting and auditing standards when there are new developments happening all the time? At the same time, professionals must adhere to new auditing standards SAS 134-140. Recent changes in accounting standards. Recent changes in auditing standards. CPE credits for each course undertaken.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 4, 2022

As is usually the case, everyone wants to talk about Elon Musk and his latest antics – and this time, the antics consist of his Twitter buyout for a cool ~$44 billion. This specific deal generates endless discussion topics: “Free speech” vs. “content moderation,” AKA censorship. Possible legal/regulatory hurdles. What about the $12.5

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Audit Board

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Plus, it’s a resource-intensive and time-consuming process to engage with data owners, identify and capture the right data, and make sure data is complete, accurate, and up to date. Time-Consuming to Map Topics and Metrics Against ESG Frameworks . Time and Cost of Materiality Assessments. General Resource Constraints.

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IVSC

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Mr. Katto has devoted his time and resources on all the above and other voluntary assignments to contribute to the development of the accountancy profession in Uganda, Africa and globally. Mr Barbosa has author numerous articles on corporate and capital market law topics and is a frequent speaker at conferences in Brazil and abroad.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 11, 2024

By 1986, though, it was showing its age, more a collection of topics about institutions and types of securities, than a cohesive class. I balked at teaching this motley collection of topics and wanted to teach a class on valuation, but I was told that there was not enough stuff in valuation to fill a class.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

in its financial statements, and those monetary units must be assumed to be stable over time. However, an entity may provide disclosures about inflation as recommended in Topic 255, Changing Prices , when applicable. “As To ensure comparability over time, the reporting must be provided consistently for the same time periods.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we head into the new year, tax and accounting firms are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic just in time to face an onslaught of new challenges. Proactive firms take the time to critically evaluate and improve the culture that surrounds their employees on a day-to-day basis. . Recruiting and retaining staff .

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Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The debate over the corporation’s purpose is today a central topic of corporate law scholarship. So far, corporate law literature has placed these topics in separate silos, but my article demonstrates that they are all facets of corporate law’s structural commitment to rule of law principles and stakeholders’ rights.

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Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Companies stated that the main factors preventing additional board-shareholder engagement were lack of shareholder interest, time constraints of shareholders, and staffing constraints of shareholders. Our data show that engagement is on the rise, especially for medium-sized firms, which are feeling more pressure from investors on ESG matters.

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Audit Board

DECEMBER 25, 2022

With increasing demands placed on internal auditors to keep up with the pace of change, finding a source of information you can trust with your limited time is critical. AuditBoard’s Webinar Series hosts numerous high-quality webinars each year to provide internal auditors with the insight they need to add value to their organizations.

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Jeremy, you know how high a regard I hold for you personally, and your opinions. As an aside, while Im veering off topic into GSE FRAUD; NO LENDER IN THE COUNTRY SHOULD ACCEPT OR AQUIESCE TO A REPURCHASE LETTER WITHOUT DEMANDING BINDING ARBITRATION. This will have to serve as my response.

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Lighter Capital

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s our Recap of the 2023 AUS Summit This year’s Summit included content-rich sessions, networking opportunities, and bonding time for our Australian clients. The Victorian Government is supporting alternative financing options for high-growth companies in Melbourne and Victoria.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 11, 2022

There are few topics as heated as age and investment banking. But unlike other controversial topics – crypto, the CFA, or social media censorship – this one rarely generates long-running online arguments. Instead, it mostly produces comments such as: “Am I too old? Do I have any chance if I’m above the age of X?

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Far too often, however, search results are treated with absolute truth as most of us lack the time or skills to decipher whether information is accurate.?For For tax and accounting professionals, quickly searching for free CPE can save time but the quality of the information often reflects the cost (zero).?While Wide range of topics.

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Valutico

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If you’re interested in learning more about the topic of how to value a business, then you’re invited to join us live in person in Brussels, please find the details below. . Vista Capital Advisors and Valutico are joining forces on the 29th of September for an interactive seminar on business valuations. 12:00 Lunch. .

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Equidam

APRIL 3, 2024

So why do investors ask it all the time? Early stage startups can pivot at any time, but one of the hardest things to change is the target market. If we want to consider growth in this segment, we also need to consider lag times in creating production capacity. But the smallest when compared to other literature on the topic.

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Audit Board

DECEMBER 7, 2022

These assertions require you to tailor your approach to the nature, extent, and timing of executing your audit plan. Prioritization — What ESG topics are most important for your organization to focus on? It’s helpful to begin by filtering ESG topics through a lens of stakeholder engagement, industry trends, and benchmarking.

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Audit Board

JUNE 6, 2023

I grew up in a culture and time where mental health was not discussed widely and was seen as an affliction rather than prioritized and safeguarded. I hope to contribute to the strides being made to destigmatize this topic in our industry and in society. This test can be taken more than once, I like to retake it from time to time.

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