Fraud Prevention Strategies for Your Business

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While it may seem counterintuitive, small and medium sized businesses are far more exposed to the prospect of fraud than large organizations. Approximately 5 percent of annual revenue is lost to internal fraud each year, according to research from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Unfortunately, many businesses focus their fraud prevention efforts on…

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Business Valuations for Public vs Non-Public Companies

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For both public and non-public companies, a business valuation indicates how much that company is worth according to the market, which includes market participants and investors. However, a public company has shares that are traded on the stock exchange and the shares for a private, or non-public company, are not. This is a crucial differentiation…

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Some of the Largest Mergers and Acquisitions Ever

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From August 2019 to August 2020, there were a total of 12,123 merger and acquisition deals negotiated between businesses. Regardless if the agreements are large or small, each financial negotiation comes with its own set of complexities and requires intricate attention to detail. If you’re looking to complete your own merger or acquisition this year,…

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Understanding Eminent Domain vs. Inverse Condemnation

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When making the decision to invest in real estate it is crucial to understand the difference between eminent domain and inverse condemnation. Eminent domain is when the government or another agency uses compensation through a legal process to acquire private property. Inverse condemnation is the opposite of this process and occurs when property has been…

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Properly Preparing for the 2021 Tax Season

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While the pandemic still carries on, Tax Day in the United States has return to its traditional deadline of April 15th. Those who remember filing federal income taxes later last year (it was pushed to July 15th in 2020) will need to prepare accordingly. Like in all other years past, tax returns must be postmarked…

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Understanding Valuations During COVID-19

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The coronavirus pandemic has given business owners and entrepreneurs a different perspective on how to navigate the “new normal” of business relations. As uncertainty and volatility continue to plague business dealings of all kinds, many wonder where business valuations fall into the mix. Financial markets and the global economy have undoubtedly suffered, so understanding the…

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Mergers and Acquisitions During a Pandemic

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On both a national and global scale, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major economic impact. From restructuring to closing shop altogether, businesses both large and small have had to make adjustments to reflect the new current normal. Globally, mergers and acquisitions have felt a true material impact of the coronavirus crisis. And while the…

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The Value and Benefit of an Expert Witness

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In the United States, as well as Australia and the United Kingdom, expert witnesses are utilized in trial or deposition to lean on their opinion. Qualifications of an expert witness depend on things like education, experience, training, skills, and certification. Whether the judge looks to the expert witness to gauge their opinion about facts or…

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Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

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Small businesses today must be extremely mindful about their cash position. If the last several months have taught us anything, it is has reminded us that the state of the economy can change quickly. While no one could have predicted the coronavirus pandemic, small businesses who have a strong handle on cash flow management were…

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What Industries are Thriving During the Pandemic?

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Surviving the coronavirus is the theme of 2020 so far. From big corporations to small business, it seems like nearly every industry is getting hit, and hit hard. The thought of profiting during COVID-19 is unthinkable to many, but there are inevitably organizations that benefit from a pandemic. Who are they? Who is able to…

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