Posts Tagged ‘Technology’
Qualifying for Section 1202: The IRS Provides Clarity on a Taxpayer’s Eligibility
At a glance The main takeaway: In a Chief Counsel Memo, the IRS concluded that a taxpayer’s business of facilitating rental property agreements between lessors and lessees should be classified as brokerage services thus deeming them ineligible for Section 1202. Impact on your business: For a taxpayer to receive the incentives that come with Section…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: May 9 – 13, 2022
At a glance: This year started out as one of the worst in decades for stock and bond markets as investors worried about growth and rising inflation. Riskier segments, such as the Nasdaq and the Russell 2000, experienced a few difficult weeks at the start of the quarter as several well-known companies missed growth targets.…
Read MoreESG Impacting Levers: How Private Equity Firms Can Drive Value Creation
At a glance Main Takeaway: In part two of our series on ESG investing in private markets, we discuss how private equity firms can grow EBITDA, lower working capital and reduce the cost of financing. Invest with confidence: ESG is quickly reshaping the investment world and PE firms are well-positioned to be leaders in driving…
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Aligning Incentives to Drive ESG Strategies and Satisfy Investors
At a glance Are you ready to build your social balance sheet? Contact our team for a free consultation. The full story: Boards are aware and increasingly prioritizing the important role environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues play in their company because of their longer-term impact on the bottom line. It’s not another trendy fad that…
Read MoreAccelerate Your Digital Strategy by Building a Sustainable Framework
At a glance Let’s discuss how Aprio can help accelerate your digital transformation journey. The full story: If you look back over the last decade, technology has become more dynamic and broader from the explosion of the internet and social media to various cloud solutions and mobile applications. The challenge, as it relates to digital strategies,…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2022
At a glance: The geopolitical conflict between Ukraine and Russia is hitting the markets. Commodities, specifically oil and wheat, made big moves this week signaling more to come. Economic indicators are giving mixed signals on future growth despite companies reporting positive earnings. The market is crippled with uncertainty as global stocks continue to decline and…
Read MoreWhat’s in the Cards for Gaming? Watch Out for These Industry Disruptors
At a glance The main takeaway: Gaming has grown into a billion-dollar global industry, bringing both areas of opportunity and increased risk. Impact on your business: In 2022, be proactive about bolstering your anti-money-laundering program, while preparing for new reporting requirements and opportunities in cryptocurrency. Next steps: To stay abreast of new issues in risk management, it’s smart…
Read MoreWebinar: Ransomware – How Vulnerable are You?
Ransomware is the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat impacting businesses of all sizes. Watch the webinar replay now to hear our expert panelists discuss typical ransomware scenarios, vulnerabilities, and responses. In this video you’ll learn: How the Ransomware “trade” is structured What incident response teams see time and again as commonalities of their targets Latest techniques to protect,…
Read MorePatch or Be Hacked
At a glance Let’s discuss how Aprio can simplify your patch management. The full story: It’s easy for businesses of all sizes to fall short on patch management. While implementing a plug-and-play solution has its perks, patch management is not as straightforward as one might assume. In fact, poor prioritization of patching can lead to increased…
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