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Buyback Excise Tax Proposed

Corporate Finance

In the textbook, we discussed how buybacks have a tax advantage over dividends because it results in a lower effective tax rate for shareholders. A new law being proposed in the Senate would levy a 2 percent excise tax on all funds used for share buybacks. Although the statement released by the Senator Ron Wyden, who is proposing the buyback tax, essentially argues that buybacks are ill-advised, the evidence is not quite as clear.

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The ESG Movement: The "Goodness" Gravy Train Rolls On!

Musings on Markets

Last year, I wrote a post on ESG and explained why I was skeptical about the claims made by advocates about the benefits it would bring to companies, investors and society. In the year since, I have heard from many on the topic, and while there are some who agreed with me on the internal inconsistencies in its arguments, there were quite a few who disagreed with me.

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Planful Perform 2021: Day 1 Packed in the Value for Finance and Accounting Professionals

Planful

Planful Perform 2021 Day 1 just concluded and the stats speak for themselves: 2 keynotes 4 drill-downs on everyday tips & tricks 5 discussions of finance and accounting techniques 7 customer-led sessions Over 2,000 registrants! These keynotes, hands-on sessions, stories, chats, and trainings—by and for finance and accounting professionals—served as a fitting kickoff to this […].

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FRP secures £5.6m refinancing for Rigby Commercial

Accountancy Today

FRP’s Debt Advisory team has helped Rigby Commercial, the property arm of Blackpool-headquartered The Rigby Organisation (Rigby), secure a new £5.6m finance package. The North West property manager, which operates a portfolio of more than 50 commercial and residential properties around Preston and the Fylde coast, has refinanced with the support of specialist lender HS Credit.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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CFA Institute: Board independence sees uneven progress in Asia Pacific

Future CFO

Board independence sees uneven progress in Asia Pacific, said CFA Institute recently when releasing its new report “Independent Directors in Asia Pacific”. The report, which covers Australia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, shows that although standards of corporate governance have been steadily improving across the region, some markets suffer from weak legal protections, concentrated ownership structures, or deeply ingrained traditional attitudes not conducive to board ind

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Intelligent tax reporting in financial services

Anaplan

Leverage intelligent tax reporting to address global tax reporting requirements in financial services.

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Planful Perform 2021: Day 1 Packed in the Value for Finance and Accounting Professionals

Planful

Planful Perform 2021 Day 1 just concluded and the stats speak for themselves: 2 keynotes. 4 drill-downs on everyday tips & tricks. 5 discussions of finance and accounting techniques. 7 customer-led sessions. Over 2,000 registrants! These keynotes, hands-on sessions, stories, chats, and trainings—by and for finance and accounting professionals—served as a fitting kickoff to this two-day online conference.

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Buyback Excise Tax Proposed

Essentials of Corporate Finance

In the textbook, we discussed how buybacks have a tax advantage over dividends because it results in a lower effective tax rate for shareholders. A new law being proposed in the Senate would levy a 2 percent excise tax on all funds used for share buybacks. Although the statement released by the Senator Ron Wyden, who is proposing the buyback tax, essentially argues that buybacks are ill-advised, the evidence is not quite as clear.

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Today’s Business Budgeting; Can Your Spreadsheet Software Keep Up

Centage

When it comes to business budgeting and planning, traditional spreadsheets are labor-intensive, prone to errors, and static, so it can be difficult to get a clear view on your current and future financial position. With the fast pace of business change, CFOs need accurate financial information to make informed decisions on the fly. Accounting has evolved quite a bit since the early days of double-entry systems and general ledgers.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Achieve the Democratization of Data with a Little Help From Power BI

Collectiv

All day every day enterprises are dealing with overwhelming amounts of data. The dream to improve business performance from actionable insights moves farther and farther away as teams tread water in this sea of data rather than expertly navigating it. The desire and demand for the democratization of data seem to grow by the hour. As usual, there is no easy button.