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The M&A Mini-Series: Leveraging Due Diligence for a 360° View

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Every merger or acquisition embodies both universal interoperable requirements and unique opportunities and pitfalls. Due diligence is the interoperable requirement where all M&A journeys begin and where many die an early death. Any unique aspect makes due diligence even more rigorous. As I reported in my last newsletter, because we at Blythe Global Advisors have […]

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An Update on the Planned Convergence of U.S. GAAP & IFRS Standards

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With the joint FASB/IASB boards reversing recent decisions, companies are understandably reluctant to invest in new processes until final rules are issued. One overarching issue, however, remains clear: The new converged U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards will have a significant impact on how all companies report financial results. Wise companies will find the balance between

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How The Convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS Standards Will Affect Lease Accounting

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As the convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards makes progress, interim changes confirm that the new rules will have a significant effect on how all companies report financial results. Regarding lease accounting, proposed rules issued thus far will affect balance sheets substantially – enough in some cases to make companies reconsider their leasing strategies.

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How The Convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS Standards Will Affect Revenue Recognition

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The convergence of U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards will have a significant impact on how all companies report financial results. With interim changes to the accounting for certain revenue recognition transactions effective for most companies in 2011, the time to get ready is now. You have probably read about the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC)

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