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: Financing

FEI@80: May 2011
Time to Start Thinking About IPO Readiness – The Finish Line
In this, the third and final of the three-part series, the authors give the final instructions for completing an IPO and beyond. Time to Start Thinking About IPO Readiness: Building the Right Team
In this second of a three-part series, this time the authors give tips on the IPO readiness process, starting with strengthening the management team and reviewing compensation structures. Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Private Companies: September 10
Consequences of a tax lien go far beyond the payment of outstanding taxes. In Brief: September 10
Market Structure Is Causing the IPO Crisis -- And More
Grant Thornton report on status of financing and IPOs in U.S., June 2010 Finance Best Practices: June 10
Whether a robust recovery or recessionary relapse, the decade ahead provides an opportunity for CFOs and finance organizations to bring much-needed rigor to the planning and forecasting process. Private Companies: May 10
Many companies with revenues from a few million to several hundred million dollars have experienced tough business conditions since early 2008. And though it’ll likely be a while before returning to what’s considered “normal” market conditions, there are viable financing sources for these small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Financial Regulation: January 10
Four crucial debates are shaping sweeping legislative proposals that could put government in charge of determining the size and scope of financial services companies. Reform seeks to address the lessons of the financial crisis. Could reform also stifle the vitality of the financial services industry in the U.S.? Building a Better Chart of Accounts
To some, a discussion on the chart of accounts (COA) might be akin to watching paint dry. But finance and accounting professionals understand that the chart is arguably the foundation of the finance function. Private Companies : September 09
Entrepreneurial companies continue to encounter challenges in financing growth as private capital markets remain volatile. However, both debt and equity capital remain available for high-quality, well-managed companies. Treasury: September 09
Governments around the world, largely reactive during the financial crisis, are now taking a proactive approach to devise new and sweeping regulation.
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