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Why a share's price and its value might not line up

by Paddy Hirsch
Jul 22, 2015
A company's share price doesn't necessarily always reflect its true value.
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The whistleblower's tale: How an accountant took on Halliburton

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Apr 21, 2015
Tony Menendez blew the whistle on Halliburton’s accounting practices. The fight cost him nine years of his life.
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How a poison pill works

by Paddy Hirsch
Mar 23, 2015
Want to deter a company from buying you out? Use a poison pill!
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How hostile takeovers work

by Paddy Hirsch
Mar 10, 2015
Hostile takeovers are all about applying extreme force in the form of cash.
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Affordable Care Act? Try 'Aggravating Challenge for Accountants'

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 6, 2015
Navigating the ACA during tax season can be stressful, and tricky.
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My Money Story: What happens when you cheat

by Eliza Mills
Feb 6, 2015
Former HealthSouth CEO shares why he confessed to his role in accounting scandal.
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Should companies be forced to rotate auditors?

by Noel King
Jul 9, 2013
The House of Representatives has voted to ban a proposed requirement that would force companies to rotate auditors every few years.
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CPA secrets: Accountants charge higher prices for difficult clients

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 12, 2013
A CPA discusses why she charges what she does for doing tax returns. Hint: the easier you make your accountant's life, the cheaper your price will be.
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What is an asset really worth?

by Chris Farrell
Nov 28, 2011
I keep hearing talk about "mark-to-market" asset valuation. What does mark-to-market really mean? Steve, Las Vegas, NV
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53 billion

by John Moe
Sep 13, 2011
That's the number of minutes logged by Americans in the month of May on Facebook, according to a recent study. That's a lot of minutes. And no...
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