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Adrian Loud discusses HR436 and its possible impact on gifting. Is now a good time to avoid taxes later?
Statement no. 141(R), Business Combinations, was released in December 2007, and implemented late last year. Bennett Thrasher's Michael Dukes explains how these new standards might significantly alter how acquisition expenses and earn outs are reported.
Bennett Thrasher's Lyn Reagan offers advice to budding entrepreneurs wanting to capitalize on the economic downturn.
Bennett Thrasher's Jeff Call explains what opportunities are available for your estate planning in 2009.
Adrian Loud discuss what the flags are to avoid when valuating privately held properties.
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The equity and bond markets both continued to enjoy significant positive momentum during the quarter. Equity indices continued their parabolic rise since making a low on March 9th of this year. Year to date, international markets (EAFE up 29%) have outperformed the US (S&P +19%). Bonds have performed well with the Barclays Aggregate up 6% for the year. Spreads on bonds have tightened dramatically and have contributed largely to the robust returns in that market as Treasuries are largely flat. Returns from high yield bonds have outpaced most equity indices.
Patrick Braley, senior manager in the Dispute Resolution & Forensics Practice, was quoted in a recent article by Don Sadler, writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The topic discusses how companies should be proactive and take steps to prevent opportunities for fraud.
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