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Widespread market participation leads to more securities fraud
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 423
Abstract: According to the FBI, widespread participation in the markets has led to more securities fraud. This article discusses Ponzi schemes, along with broker scams that result in suitability or churning claims. Qualified financial experts can play a critical role in helping victims recover some of their losses.
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Which valuation adjustments are acceptable in divorce?
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 674
Abstract: In marriage dissolutions, family courts don’t always embrace U.S. Tax Court precedent regarding ordinary income taxes, capital gains and valuation discounts. This article looks at one recent case that illustrates the dichotomy between valuations prepared for tax purposes and those prepared for divorce cases. It shows that tax adjustments and valuation discounts that are common in Tax Court cases may be denied. Often, out-of-court settlements provide more predictable outcomes. Shuck v. Shuck, No A-10-170, Jan. 25, 2011 (Neb. App. N.W. 2d) Grace v. Grace, 221 Neb. 695, 380 N.W.2d 280 (1986)
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Getting a grasp on the value of intellectual property
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 652
Abstract: Valuing an intangible asset such as intellectual property (IP) isn’t easy. But appraisers do have ways of estimating the value of assets such as patents, copyrights and trademarks. This article discusses the three common valuation methods, along with additional factors that are considered when valuing patents or other IP.
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An objective eye – Financial experts can play a valuable role in coping with bankruptcy
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 830
Abstract: Should a company find itself in severe financial distress, assembling the right team of advisors may help mitigate the situation. A financial expert can play an integral role on such a team, providing an objective eye regarding valuation, finance, accounting and expert witness issues. This article shows how, after stabilizing the immediate cash flow situation, a financial advisor addresses such issues as liquidation, reorganization, divestiture or sale, and shareholder buyouts. A sidebar looks at forced vs. orderly liquidations.
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Newsbits – U.S. nonprofits report mixed signs of economic resilience
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 362
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” discusses a survey indicating mixed signs of economic resilience among nonprofits; changes to the reporting of employer health care coverage; and a philanthropic haiku-writing contest.
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Creating policies – Don’t reinvent the wheel
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 396
Abstract: Since the revised IRS Form 990 debuted a few years ago, many nonprofits have been reviewing the policies on their books, improving them, and adding new policies to their collections. Form 990 aside, the public — concerned by stories of nonprofit mismanagement — has put more emphasis on nonprofit governance, including policy adoption and enforcement. This article describes the types of policies that nonprofits need, and lists websites that can provide further guidance.
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Does your board “get” your financials?
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1035
Abstract: Not all of a nonprofit’s board members may really understand the numbers they receive and what they mean to the organization. This article offers ways to help make this information clearer, beginning with understanding the members’ varying levels of expertise and how to improve their knowledge. It then offers concrete examples of effectively communicating information through pie charts, bar graphs and financial ratios. A sidebar mentions the importance of conducting a cash flow analysis.
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Checklist for an effective audit committee
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 505
Abstract: No matter how long an audit committee has been up and running, the board of directors should monitor its performance. How is the committee doing in regard to overseeing the organization’s processes for financial reporting, internal controls and the audit? Is it ensuring that the not-for-profit complies with applicable laws and regulations and a code of conduct? This article provides a checklist designed to give a broad reading on how an audit committee is doing.
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Practice Notes – When it’s time to sell, you’ll know
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 483
Abstract: There’s an increasing trend of hospital ownership of physician practices. This article discusses the pros and cons of selling a practice, along with specific considerations a physician should take into account if a hospital expresses interest in his or her practice.
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Clinical comanagement – A relationship based on trust
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Clinical comanagement, whereby a hospital buys or contracts for physician-led management services, is a significant step toward integrating operations — which is fundamental to health care system reforms. But it’s important to be mindful of the legal and practical factors involved. This article looks at the two forms of comanagement, along with the obligations of both hospitals and physicians. It also discusses a few of the legal considerations.
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Is your practice at risk? – How to identify areas susceptible to error or negligence
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 739
Abstract: Many practices are allowing revenue to fly out the window at alarming rates simply because their billing and coding processes aren’t up to snuff. But an internal billing and coding audit can put a stop to it. This article explains why these audits are important, how to bring together a team of individuals to oversee the process, and what steps they need to perform.
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Making the business case for EHR implementation
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 949
Abstract: Most of the literature that promotes the installation of an electronic health records (EHR) system emphasizes the clinical benefits it will produce. Yet there appear to be plenty of valid business reasons for investing in such a system. This article looks at studies that offer varying types of EHR-related data, such as how EHR systems are being used, the experiences that physicians are having with them, and the costs involved. A sidebar lists many nonclinical benefits of EHR.
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Contractor’s Toolbox – The “no damages for delay” clause: Handle with care
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 414
Abstract: Because delays can be costly, contractors often seek damages for delays caused by the owner or, in the case of a subcontractor, by the general contractor. But a “no damages for delay” clause can help mitigate the financial ramifications of such delays. Essentially, it denies a contractor’s right to recover monetary damages for some or all delays, limiting its remedies to an extension of time to complete the work. This article explains what the clause can and cannot do and lists some exceptions to the clause.
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5 tips for showing you’re “bond worthy”
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 578
Abstract: In today’s economy, risk-averse project owners are more likely to require bonds. At the same time, cautious sureties have become more rigorous in their evaluation and approval of bond requests. So, it’s critical for contractors to show that they’re “bond worthy.” This article offers five tips for doing just that.
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Do you have a financial health plan? If not, it’s time to establish one
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 651
Abstract: Having a financial health plan is critical for any construction business, but it’s especially helpful during a lackluster economy. By taking the company’s “pulse” on a regular basis, a contractor can ward off a number of financial maladies before the bottom line develops a serious ailment. This article describes some of the most important financial indicators, along with some of the ratios and other key measures used to assess them.
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Manufacturers’ deduction offers contractors valuable tax savings
Summer 2011
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 689
Abstract: Many contractors overlook the manufacturers’ deduction because it sounds like it applies only to manufacturing companies. Not so — many construction businesses, as well as architectural and engineering firms, can avail themselves of the deduction’s valuable tax savings. This article shows which activities qualify and how the deduction is calculated. A sidebar cites a court case explaining that, for purposes of claiming the deduction, the distinction between “substantial renovation” and “maintenance” is critical.