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The Unit of Valuation Principle for Property Tax Purposes: Applications

(Part I of V) This is the first article of a five-installment discussion that will summarize the application of the unit valuation principle. As will be described, a unit principle valuation is not a business valuation. However, business valuation analysts are often more comfortable with the development of unit principle valuations than are real estate or personal property appraisers. Introduction This five ...

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Legal Update: July 2025

Core Finance Team Affiliates, LLC v. Maine Medical Center—The Distinction Between Quantum Meruit and Unjust Enrichment What is the difference between a claim of quantum meruit and unjust enrichment? This very issue was addressed in Core Finance Team Affiliates, LLC v. Maine Medical Center and is discussed in this article. The legal profession is famously hidebound; for goodness’ sake, they still where robes ...

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Autonomous AI Agents are Here! And They Are Easy to Implement!

Use ChatGPT’s newly released agents to automate every task you can define. ChatGPT's new AI agents are purpose-built digital assistants designed to handle specific tasks autonomously, making them a powerful tool for business consultants. These agents can research competitors, summarize client documents, generate reports, follow workflows, or even respond to e-mails; all with minimal input. For consultants j ...

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Unimpeachable AI Guardrails

Ethical AI Parameters for Valuation Professionals In the world of valuation, particularly at the intersection of professional judgement and AI, this 21st article of the Unimpeachable Neutrality Series begs the question now facing us: what kind of AI guardrails should exist? And how do we keep them from becoming runaway lanes, or worse, launchpads, into unintended consequences? There is something charming ab ...

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Integrating Data Analytics into a Financial Investigation

The Use of Structured Data and Information Systems This article provides a hypothetical case study that walks readers through the process of a financial investigation in which the data extraction, analysis, and forensic reconciliation are integrated seamlessly by accounting and data experts who understand both sides of an investigation. Introduction Structured data and information systems are increasingly u ...

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The Evolution of Fraudulent Schemes

Increased Misuse and Sophistication of AI to Commit Digital Fraud The level of sophistication used by fraudsters continues to increase. Fraudsters are using voice recognition and voice swapping, as well as other generative AI tools that continue to evolve. It is critical to constantly reassess internal controls and understand how AI is used and misused. In this article, the author shares some of the schemes ...

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Marketing Isn’t About Us

It’s About Them What is the purpose of marketing? While credentials are helpful, the profession needs to reevaluate the strategies used. In this article, Rod Burkert reminds us of what the profession may consider to market the services effectively. Have you wondered why it’s getting harder to reach the leads and prospects we want to sell to and serve? What if almost everything we’ve considered to be marketi ...

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Create a Pricing Calculator for Your Services with AI

Use Canva and ChatGPT to Create a Pricing Calculator you can use on your website. AI is changing the game when it comes to coding. Now, even if you do not know a thing about programming, you can still bring your ideas to life. With AI-powered tools, all you need to do is describe what you want and the AI will handle the code for you. It is as simple as telling the system what you need—whether it is building ...

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Healthcare Spending Projected to Exceed $8.5 Trillion by 2033

Healthcare Cost Drivers CMS found that overall healthcare spending growth has decreased slightly but is still elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels and is expected to continue to moderately grow. This article examines the factors underlying the forecasts. On June 25, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its forecast on U.S. healthcare spending through 2033. The analysis, pu ...

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Recalibrating the Destabilized U.S. Property Insurance Industry

Navigating Climate Risks, Financial Forensics, and Innovative Solutions Forensic accounting plays a crucial role in modernizing climate risk insurance models. As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, insurers are struggling to accurately price risk, detect fraudulent claims, and maintain financial stability. This article explores how fraud, forensic accounting, and innovative risk management pr ...

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