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Crowe introduces a new “60 Second Briefing” series for audit committees and boards of directors.

Identifying key issues quickly is extremely helpful in maximizing the effectiveness of boards and audit committees. Crowe Chizek and Company LLC is proud to introduce a series of “60 Second Briefings” to provide audit committees a quick read on key corporate governance, risk, and compliance topics. The first two installments are highlighted below. Download today.

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Understanding the New Accounting Standard for Business Combinations

This briefing highlights certain key provisions of FAS 141(R), summarizes how the statement will change financial accounting and reporting for business combinations, and provides some perspective on the transition to the statement.

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Financial Institutions: Update on Accounting and Financial Reporting Issues

This update represents topics that have near-term effective dates, near-term expected issuance dates, or areas in which significant changes have occurred.

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Congress Passes Economic Stimulus Package

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 contains tax rebates for individuals, tax incentives for businesses to invest in new equipment, and tax relief for the housing and financial services sectors.

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Succession Planning With Estate Tax Uncertainty

Authors Ken Keber and Denis O’Leary examine ways closely held businesses can manage succession planning as they wait for Congress to decide the future of the estate tax.

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Subprime Accounting and Disclosure Issues Draw Scrutiny

 

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In today’s rapidly shifting market, financial institutions, investors, and legal and financial advisers need to be aware of the financial issues related to subprime lending and mortgage-backed securities.

 

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