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Now is the time for a year end financial snapshot
November / December 2014
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 847
Abstract: One job that should be at the top of a dealership’s year end priority list is conducting a recap of 2014 financial performance with their accountant. The review will provide a comprehensive snapshot of the dealership’s financial position toward the end of the year. It also will lay the groundwork for the 2015 financial forecast and budget. This article discusses some of the financial ratios that demand especially close attention, including gross and net profit margins, fixed costs, inventory turnover and current ratio.
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Is exporting right for your company? – Recommended Article
Spring 2012
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 847
Abstract: The International Trade Administration estimates that less than 1% of 30 million U.S. companies export their goods worldwide, with small businesses making up more than 70% of U.S. exporters. This means most companies are missing out on a bevy of customers. But there are several issues to consider before deciding to export. This article looks at the importance of studying particular markets, choosing a method of exporting, developing contacts and determining tariffs. A sidebar lists six questions to ask before making the decision. Recommended Article
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Does smaller really mean easier? Acquisition challenges for large companies
February / March 2013
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 847
Abstract: Small companies can offer large company buyers great growth potential or access to unique assets, but they can also pose due diligence, negotiation and integration headaches. This article explains why the small-cap market is desirable, and also what financial, legal, and even emotional obstacles buyers might encounter when negotiating an acquisition. A sidebar discusses how small-business owners can negotiate with sophisticated corporate buyers.
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HIRE Act incentives require action by year end
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 847
Abstract: In March, two provisions of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act became law, providing incentives for hiring and retaining workers: 1) payroll tax forgiveness, which essentially exempts qualified employers from having to pay the 6.2% Social Security portion of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes on certain new hires, and 2) a retained worker tax credit. But hires must be made by year end — and the sooner this is done, the more tax savings will result. This article explains how these two breaks work and offers some tips on deciding whether to bring on new employees. A sidebar discusses the act’s extension of 2009’s higher Section 179 expensing limits.
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One price doesn’t fit all — Making sense of valuation discounts
November / December 2009
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 847
Abstract: Valuation is based on the specific facts and circumstances of a situation. If the controlling interest and all the minority interests are valued separately, they may add up to more or less than what could be received if the company were sold as a whole. This article discusses the types of valuation discounts that may affect value, including minority interest and lack of marketability discounts. It explains the importance of the degree of control represented by a block of stock and uses a hypothetical case study to illustrate the way discounts actually work in the real world. The article points out that a qualified appraiser can find well-supported discounts that will withstand IRS scrutiny.
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Distributions or salary? S Corps Must Think Twice Before Classifying Payments
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 847
Abstract: The IRS is cracking down on S corporations that misclassify payments to shareholder-employees as distributions — rather than salary expense. You can help your borrowers avert costly, time-consuming audits, as well as unexpected tax liabilities, penalties and interest charges, by explaining the risks of misclassified payments.