Valuation How does one value a company? While at a broad level one may be able to understand why a company may be worth a certain amount to an investor or a buyer, it is not always possible to understand why someone is willing to pay a certain amount for a business. A business worth … Read more
When firms look for maximizing their value, they compare their performance with that of other firms in the same industry and evaluate the trends of the firm’s financial position over time. Financial statement analysis helps managers predict future earnings, dividends and free cash flow. Analysts use financial ratios to derive important information about the relationships … Read more
(This article is a follow-on to “Snakes And Banksters: A Tale of Reptilian Treachery.”) The Irish Government is so hard up for cash that it is considering auctioning off national assets like state lands, buildings, state agencies, and other valuables that belong to the Irish people. The Government says that the money is needed … Read more
If you do not file a request for a Collection Due Process Hearing within 30 days from the date of Letter 1058, the IRS can levy your bank account, wages and other assets such as retirement accounts, to collect back taxes. What is a Levy? A levy is effectively a seizure by the IRS of … Read more
An alternative financial program is a plan offered by a commercial financial company that business owners turn to when they have been denied financial assistance by traditional lending institutions such as banks. Traditional financial agencies usually turn down business owners with high debt, previous financial difficulties, or needs for start-up capital. Commercial finance companies are … Read more