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To NPV or Not to NPV: That Is the Question

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They tend to avoid losses and prefer to keep the things as they are rather than invest in risky innovation. Discovery driven planning Another weakness of the DCF model not discussed previously in this article is its sensitivity to assumptions. As for established market players, they demonstrate much higher threshold of proof.

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Inventory Management in Manufacturing

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That’s because inventory is a key driver of several profit & loss (P&L) statement components, from revenue all the way down to net profit. A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here. Effective purchasing managers also help communicate expectations to vendors to support capacity planning.

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2022 Best-Of Highlights From The Nerd’s Eye View Blog

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Personally, it has been a big year of change as well, with the Kitces.com platform adding new team members, rolling out a new IAR CE offering and our latest Estate Planning course, and introducing the AdvisorTech Directory, among other additions, to fulfill our own mission of “Making Financial Advicers Better and More Successful”.

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101 Ways Financial Advisors Can Add Value For Their Clients

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Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly. Executive Summary. Team Kitces.

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Beyond WeWork, The Vision Fund’s Bumpy Bets On Tech Disruption

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There’s an old business maxim that goes something like this: You cannot cut your way to profitability. Either way you slice it, the negative headlines and negative investment sentiment surrounding these would-be and has-been unicorns may have a chilling effect on plans for SoftBank to get more money into more funds. Some Struggles.

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Month-End Close: How to Speed Up the Process

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But with the right financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform, it can be easier than you think. By switching from this laborious, manual system to Planful, LT Apparel Group was able to cut down on reporting time by 98% , leading to swifter month-end closes and happier accountants. Sound like a tall order? Head For the Cloud.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Dec 3-4) 2022

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Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with a research study suggesting that the market volatility experienced in 2022 could increase demand for financial planning services. Adam is an Associate Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com. Team Kitces.