Accounting & Financial Analysis News by GLG Council Members

As the Date for Reform Came Issuers Made Big Moves that Will Impact Economy

September 25, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Credit Card Issuers Getting In Their Licks Ahead Of Reform | www.huffingtonpost.com

The large banks and credit card issuers have moved in big ways ahead of the date for the effectiveness of credit reforms. These reforms will have major impacts for consumers and will also have a significant impact of near term economic growth. These recent changes will be seen in the drop in consumer credit.

Selling to Avoid Litigation

September 23, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Marriages of Convenience | www.mergersunleashed.com

An acquisition strategy that is led through litigation is never a good tactic to take when a company is trying to expand. Key employees and corporate culture are sure to be lost, putting the success of integration at risk.

Expanding into New Markets Through M&A can be Tougher than Expected

September 21, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Dell agrees to buy Perot Systems for about $3.9 billion | www.mercurynews.com

Size and compatibility and two factors and company should consider before going down the M&A road. Expanding quickly and in new areas are important factors to a successful company. The majority of the growth, however, should be organic. And the new product expansion should not be too far leaping. With the majority of acquisitions fail to meet ROI expectations, this is one purchase that needscareful...

The DPRK (North Korea) Location, Location, Location

September 21, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Goldman Sachs Has a Different View of Korean Unification | online.wsj.com

The DPRK (North Korea) represents one of the last “green field” economies in the world with exceptional investment opportunities.As such it provides an unparalleled opportunity for business professionals who know and understand the risks, the people and the country. As estate agents are fond of saying it is a case of “location, location, location”.

The Driver for The De Beers Marketing Campaign

September 16, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:The Everlon Diamond Knot | www.jckonline.com

The marketing campaign can be viewed as a "test" campaign to determine whether other products can be individually branded in this manner.The question is, does De Beers have enough money to finance an ongoing campaign that it hopes can renew its image?

Nitish Grover, FCA, AICPA Intl AssociatePrincipal, OwnerNitish Grover and Associates

Business Cycles, Legislation and Accounting - Where will it Lead?

September 15, 2009

Analysis of:For Obama, a Chance to Reform the Street is Fading | www.nytimes.com

The current recession is part of a business cycle. The reasons for the recession are several but then a trough after a long period of prosperity is to be expected. President Obama puts the blame on investment bankers and executives. There is also talk of legislation to limit further repeats. I wonder how this will impact accounting and in turn the figures on which financial decisions are made. In...

A good recipe for equity raise and acquisitions

September 15, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:MedAssurant Buys Catalyst- Middle-market M&A is beginning to pick up after massive corporate mergers. | www.mergersunleashed.com

Many company approach an equity raise and/or acquisition strategy with little forethought and guidance. MedAssurant has provided us with a very good road-map for both.

Bank of America and The Lesson of Parmalat

September 15, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Bank of America liable for fraud, judge told | www.thestar.com

Parmalat (once Italy’s largest dairy company) was "Europe’s Enron".In my experience, fraud and corruption in an organisation can only be rooted out if my “five principles of good governance” are followed.When something stinks, you open the window and throw it out.

Snouts in The Trough - The Lessons of MG Rover

September 11, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:UK government seeks to bar directors over MG Rover demise | www.reuters.com

It would seem that it is not just bankers and politicians who can't resist putting their snouts into the trough, seemingly the ex directors of MG Rover could not resist taking a dip either. Rewards should only be commensurate with abilities and results.

Voluntary Governance is Much Better than Forced Governance

September 9, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:ILPA Issues Guidelines | www.mergersunleashed.com

VC and equity firms have recently come under pressure to change some of their practices. In the past, those that have incorporated self-governance to ward-off forced changes have found the new requirements to be more lenient and less costly.

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