Behavioral science says we can shape our own reality if we understand the shortcuts that our brains take, which is necessary to overcoming procrastination. Samantha White, senior editor for CGMA Magazine, discusses the five techniques outlined by author Caroline Webb we can all employ to stop putting off tasks we dread. To read the full article in CGMA Magazine, click: 5 Ways to Overcome Procrastination.
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Over the last several years, various officials at the SEC have expressed concern about the broadening application of fair value measurement and its impact on the reliability and consistency of valuations performed for U.S. public companies. Lucas M. Parris, senior member of Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Valuation Group, explains. To read the full article and view the presentation in Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog, click: Higher Standards for Fair Value. This article is republished from Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog. It is reprinted with permission. To subscribe to the blog, visit: http://mercercapital.com/category/financialreportingblog/.
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Identifying the Subject Matter that You Will Speak, Write, or Talk About Finding new clients is the work nobody really wants to do. Nevertheless, it is essential for survival. Since you have to do it anyway, how can you optimize your return on effort? In this article, Dr. Frederiksen shares what the research reveals.
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Tell-tale Signs that the Engagement is Risky This article describes, using a purely hypothetical scenario, some of the considerations that an economic damages expert should be aware of during initial telephone calls with a prospective retaining counsel—in order for a lost earnings engagement to proceed effectively and efficiently—and to control engagement risk.