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Accounting
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New
auditing standards include some Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Private companies are feeling the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley
in new auditing standards. Early in 2006, policy makers
for auditors of non-public companies set new standards
that introduced a comprehensive audit methodology
that differs significantly from the way audits have
been performed for the past three decades.
by Peter Alfele
July 2007
Got
SOX under control? Words encourage, deeds inspire
We are often asked what factors have the greatest impact on internal controls.
What drives an organization to set up and maintain an effective and balanced
system of controls? Of the many elements involved in creating a superior system
of controls, the tone at the top of an organization, meaning the words, actions
and commitment of senior management, is most vital.
by Frank Spasoff
March 2007
Curtail
the risk of reeling rates
Knowing whether interest rates will skyrocket or plunge is an ongoing challenge
for most real estate investors.
by Kurt Taves
January 2007
Breaking
up isn't necessarily hard to do
Although most conflicts in partnerships can be resolved, it may be necessary
to end the business relationship in certain scenarios.
by Kurt Taves
September 2006
What
does a venture capitalist look for?
Because venture capital firms are typically swamped with
inquiries and business plans, they tend to be very selective
about which companies they decide to meet with.
by Brooks E. Nelson
July 2006
Wealth
Preservation Tips for the Business Owner
When advising business owners
about strategic business planning and how to best manage
the wealth they are
accumulating from their successful businesses, I consistently
emphasize the following four 'bedrock' tips that every
business owner should consider.
by Kevin
M. Shea
May 2006
Fiduciary
focus: Reducing risks of 401(k) plans
Employees investing in retirement plans today have
access to a vast array of complex financial information,
but they don't often have the specialized knowledge
to understand and effectively utilize it. Many employers
who sponsor 401(k) plans tend to err on the side of
caution, providing only limited guidance to plan participants.
Doing more, the employers fear, could add to their
fiduciary liability. But by not offering pertinent
and timely advice, employers may face a greater legal
risk.
by W.
Michael Howlett
March 2006
IRS
guidance on tax deductions for keeping jobs
in U.S.
The Treasury Department
and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued
proposed regulations addressing
requirements for the new domestic production activities
tax deduction, which was enacted as part of the American
Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
by R.
David Field II
January 2006
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