GLG News by Former C-level Executives in the Accounting & Financial Analysis Councils in Member Programs

There are risks associated with homebuilding assets and contingent obligations.  This article alerts the reader to areas of interest.

Homebuilding impairments and tax valuation reserves provide future accelerated income streams, when the recovery occurs.

Issues associated with loss of income tax benefits result in accelerated reduction of book value in homebuilders.

Unforseen risks associated with homebuilder joint venture agreements and accompanying completion agreements.

Yes, WalMart has a large pool of patients. And there are competitive advantages with regard to the convenience of a pharmacy and over the counter remedies. However, having patients is only one piece of the puzzle. The business of medicine is more complex than merely having patients or customers.

What will happen in 2008 for the homebuilding industry? Will cash be generated? Will there be failures? Will there be profits?

What are the econonmic and cash impacts from a tax standpoint of large impairment losses recorded by homebuilders?  How/when can cash be recovered from these losses?

Some reported gross margins from home sales may appear to be higher than they really are.  Investors should be alert for situations where reported gross margins are inflated by prior inventory writedowns.

The government has paid hundreds of millions less as a result of these measures. Now, the government has targeted the Hospice industry. Of course, there is no physician that can predict how long a patient will live. Physicians sign orders for Hospice patients that are terminal. The physician cannot...

Board restructuring, Implementation of appropriate information systems, Productivity and staffing, Debt restructuring, Revenue cycle improvements, Supply expense reductions, New contracts and capital equipment approval processes are the Turnaround areas that scorecards...