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Staggering into the new world – The IRS’s new amendment submission deadlines
April / May 2008
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 690
Abstract: A few years ago, the IRS established a system for cyclical remedial amendment periods for pre-approved and individually designed retirement plans. Now, the IRS has replaced the original rules with a new set of staggered submission deadlines. This article looks at the differences between the old system and the new system and the deadlines that apply to various plan types.
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The Pension Protection Act of 2006 – Keep your defined benefit plan up-to-date
April / May 2008
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1029
Abstract: While 401(k) plans and other defined contribution (DC) plans have become more common over the past 20 years, defined benefit (DB) plans have remained a way for firms to compensate key employees. But the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) made significant funding changes to DB plans. This article examines the changes that take effect in 2008.
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It’s not over until it’s over – How to terminate a qualified plan
April / May 2008
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 888
Abstract: Plan terminations are something most plan sponsors never intend to face. But when terminations do occur, plan sponsors and administrators must follow certain rules and regulations. Failure to do so can result in the loss of the plan’s qualified status after termination. This article discusses voluntary and involuntary terminations, the termination process, requirements under the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and whether a merger of plans constitutes a termination.
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Reasons to lend to plastics manufacturers
March / April 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 438
Abstract: In the wake of the layoffs, equipment write-offs, liquidations and consolidations earlier this decade, domestic plastics manufacturing may seem lackluster. But opportunities await lenders who select plastics prospects wisely.
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Can you hang your hat on interim financial statements – Navigating pitfalls to get the most from midyear
March / April 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 568
Abstract: Financial statements present a company’s financial condition at one point in time. But when borrowers report only year end results, lenders are left in the dark until the next year. While interim reporting may provide some insight into borrowers’ ongoing performance, lenders who recognize both its pros and cons can most effectively minimize the risk of year end surprises.
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Fraud study links financial misstatement to collusion
March / April 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 373
Abstract: A closely knit staff can backfire against an employer when fraud strikes. Collusion can appear in financial misstatement cases in which top managers or others falsify records to appear more creditworthy. Learn about the types of fraudulent reporting techniques, including fictitious revenue, concealed liabilities, improper asset valuations and cutoff scams.
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Valuation revelation – Get to know your borrowers through appraisal reports
March / April 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 771
Abstract: Financial statements tell just part of the story. Business valuations can provide an added dimension to your understanding of your customers, and affirm (or refute) your own due diligence. This article tells how to get the most from appraisal reports by following certain business valuation basics.
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Getting it wrong the first time – See the silver lining in accounting restatements
March / April 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 763
Abstract: Financial restatement is increasingly prevalent, with one of every 10 public companies filing for a second time. Many financial statement do-overs result from the misinterpretation of accounting principles, revision of accounting estimates, regulatory mandates or inadvertent math errors. This article explains the causes for restatement, and describes how to minimize them.
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Can your salaries stand up to IRS scrutiny?
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 453
Abstract: If your construction company is an S corporation, the IRS is likely to examine your 2007 tax return closely. That’s because it’s on the lookout for S corporations that fail to pay “reasonable compensation” to shareholders who work for the business. This article explains why it’s such a big deal to the IRS and why it should be a big deal to you, too.
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Dateline 2008: Contractors need — and find — solutions to rising costs
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 364
Abstract: Just as consumers are paying more for gasoline and groceries, contractors are feeling the pinch of escalating material and fuel costs. This article explores the forces that are causing today’s price escalations, including strong demand for construction materials overseas and higher energy costs stateside. But it also offers some practical solutions that you can employ to help keep your costs under control. A sidebar offers a reality check on whether it’s time to raise your rates.
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It’s time for your financial checkup
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 682
Abstract: From the time you win a bid until the last punch list has been signed off, you probably know exactly where you stand on every project budget. But can you say the same about your construction company’s finances? This article discusses five key metrics (such as return on assets, return on equity and fixed assets ratio) that will help you identify emerging problems and uncover potential opportunities for increased profit.
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Paying for personal safety equipment is now law
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 645
Abstract: Get ready: A new OSHA rule requiring contractors and other employers to buy their employees’ personal safety equipment takes effect May 15, 2008. The rule states that you must provide the equipment at no cost to the employee, and that any employer who violates the rule will face stiff fines of up to $10,000 per violation. This brief article gives you the lowdown on the new rule.
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On-call duties remain a contentious issue for many hospital physician groups
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 771
Abstract: Many hospital physician groups dread the day that a senior partner informs the other partners that he or she is no longer interested in being “on call.” The problem, of course, is that, if one member of a group doesn’t wish to take calls, the remaining group members must make sure the calls are covered. This article suggests some potential solutions to this always-tricky dilemma.
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12 strategies for getting your practice through difficult financial times
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 514
Abstract: Depending on what you read, turbulent financial times are, if not here, at least threatening. This article offers 12 strategies that practices should implement annually but that are especially important when times get tough.
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Bring both direct and intrinsic value to your practice with clinical trials
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 774
Abstract: Because of the prestige and publication rights of the trials, clinical trials have historically been centered in academic medical settings. Yet because of the motivation to get products to market within a reasonable time frame, the industry has turned to working with private physician groups to expedite the process. This article explains how offering clinical trials to patients can bring both direct and intrinsic value to a practice.
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Practice mergers — No detail is too small to consider
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 976
Abstract: Many nonmedical businesses use mergers as a means to grow and meet strategic needs. The medical community, however, tends to shrink from mergers for a variety of reasons. This article points out that there are some valid reasons to merge medical practices, though doing so should be approached with great caution and an eye for details.