Transfer Pricing
Appraisal Economics has conducted a transfer pricing study and determined the arm’s length royalty rates for intellectual property licensed between U.S. and Canadian entities. We determined separate royalty rates for trademarks, patents, and unpatented proprietary...
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Walgreens Buys Summit Health to Boost Footprint and Earnings
Urgent care facilities continue to rise in popularity as an efficient and affordable alternative to hospital emergency room treatment. Since 1919, Summit Health has been a pioneer in the concept of multispecialty coordinated care, including urgent care. As healthcare...
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How the War in Ukraine Spurred an Energy Crisis
When Russia officially launched their full scale attack on Ukraine in February, the world watched and waited. After more than ten months of consistent conflict, Ukraine prepares for another, harsher, winter. Russian occupation of important territory and tactical...
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Donating Cryptocurrency Assets to Charity
Philanthropic efforts provide necessary resources for a number of community and global improvement causes. Generous donors who make contributions to such causes create opportunities for those less fortunate. In addition to leaving a lasting legacy, charitable...
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SEC’s Recent Adoption of the Pay Versus Performance Disclosure Rules
Transparency is a key factor for stakeholders in the financial realm. Too many past incidents have left investors and the general public weary of new capital ventures. The expectation of full disclosure has become a norm for doing business today. The Securities and...
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Ernst & Young Announces Potential Split of Audit and Advisory Services
Earlier this year, Big Four accounting firm EY announced the possibility of a global split off of their audit and advisory operations. They are the first of the Big Four accounting firms to ever consider this approach, and it would be one of the most significant...
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Residential Solar Systems: Should You Lease or Buy?
Are you a homeowner considering making the switch to renewable energy? Going solar has so many environmental benefits, but your wallet will thank you as well — although perhaps not at first. Solar panel systems come with a pretty high price tag, and the sticker shock...
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Financing Against Intellectual Property
Capital financing efforts have evolved with technological advancements and the rapidly changing business landscape. Investors and entrepreneurs are always ready to investigate the newest forms of investment vehicles and alternative financing options. The tools of the...
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Its Impact on Renewable Energy
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on August 15, 2022. The Act is intended to offset rising costs across multiple industries, and addresses priority concerns for most Americans. Primarily, the Act makes provisions for wage equity, revitalized...
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Software as a Service (SaaS) M&A Landscape
Software as a Service (SaaS) continues to be a rapidly growing option among multiple industry sectors. These packages provide customizable business solutions along with security, maintenance, and upgradeable features. Package deals typically include ongoing service...
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