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Revenue Recognition’s Effect On M&A

YoungUpstarts

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. Additionally, certain contract acquisition costs, such as commissions, may be added to the balance sheet, thus impacting the timing of expense recognition.

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Proper Due Diligence: The “Other” List

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The task of vetting a business prior to a potential purchase is referred to as due diligence. Hire a CPA. Many business owners forego the advice of an expert accountant because they have financial/accounting experience or are cutting costs by taking responsibility into their own hands. Efficiency is essential.

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[INTERVIEW] Mark Attanasio, Toronto Financial Services Executive, Managing Partner Of Hillcrest Merchant Partners

YoungUpstarts

It’s taken the Toronto executive from the world of Big 3 Accounting (as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers in his early career) to Investment Banking(National Bank Financial) and capital markets (co-founding Eight Capital after leading the management buyout of Dundee Capital Markets). But, team building is hard work!

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Monetizing Social Networks: The Four Dominant Business Models and How You Should Implement Them in 2010

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The two major forms of this are CPC (cost per click) and CPA (cost per action or acquisition). By exposure, I mean hitting the newsfeed of the user on Facebook: I like to think of this model as a Cost Per Share (CPS). Allocate about 20% of of your ad space to CPA-based Ad Networks. All additions are welcomed.

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16 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Make Bold Decisions

Hearpreneur

The decisions you make can make or break the future of a business hence due diligence is necessary before making bold decisions. It may come at a significant expense but not having the right advice can often end up costing more. Making bold decisions in this case requires due diligence. Photo Credit: Dr Gavn Chan.

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Beware The Consultant

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For instance, many a BDC CEO has initiated a consultant to study cost cutting issues before announcing a significant layoff. Unlike employee training costs, which can typically be spread over years of service, the relative return from training a consultant is modest and pricey. John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A. startupcto

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

Up and Running

Magda, the new business owner, knows this deli office park business, so she knows more or less to educated guess what it’s going to cost her for each cup of coffee, for each lunch. In the business offering, features and benefits, launches, versions, sourcing, cost, in admin and finance, are we raising money? Are we recruiting?

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