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    Considerations in Valuation of SPAC Sponsor’s Equity

    Probability and Scenario Analysis In this article, the author explores considerations in valuing SPAC founders’ equity for these purposes. Marcum LLP has been active in assisting sponsors of special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) with registration and other aspects of initial public offering (IPO). Where appropriate and permissible under the relevant independence rules, we have also assisted our non-audit SPAC-sponsoring clients and their tax counsel with valuation issues related to founders’ equity for gifting and estate planning purposes. In this article, we will explore considerations in valuing SPAC founders’ equity for these purposes. A Primer on SPACs A SPAC is a…

  • Financial Forensics

    ABOM Embezzlement

    Fraudulent Billing/Cash Disbursement Schemes (Part II of III) This article represents the second of a three-part series discussing the potential for embezzlement within a firm or organization by its Accountant Bookkeeper Office Manager (ABOM). Part one discussed how the ABOM could mishandle incoming cash receipts to commit fraud. This article will be discussing how an ABOM can mishandle outgoing cash disbursements to commit fraud. There are several fraudulent cash disbursement schemes that can take place within a firm or organization. These schemes fall under two main categories: billing schemes and check tampering schemes. It is possible for these schemes to…