Sentences with phrase «firm with cash flow»

The model also provides the law firm with cash flow, enabling it to manage its financial exposure and undertake a wider range of contingent work.

Not exact matches

I prefer to start with the discounted present value of the after - tax cash flow and compare that to recent sales of similar firms.

Similarly, Srivatsa of Blowhorn shared how his firm started off 2016 with just two weeks of capital left in the bank but successfully strove through the year on cash flow, thanks to the core team taking pay cuts and the company cutting down on other costs without a single employee quitting.

Companies with strong free cash flow provide higher quality dividend yields because we know the firm has the cash to support its dividend.

Thesis: Management can boost the market value of American Express in the amounts below [1] by aligning the firm's strategy and performance compensation with real cash flows or what we call return on invested capital (ROIC).

The firms rising costs, coupled with its negative free cash flow -LRB-- $ 1.6 billion in 2015) are not a winning business strategy.

We not only want to reveal to investors which firms are undervalued (both on a discounted cash flow and relative value basis), in our view, but we also want to provide investors with the information needed to anticipate entry and exit points.

The FSB will be discussing how poor payment practices can seriously affect a small firm's cash - flow this Christmas with service provider RBS Invoice Finance which supplies FSB Factors.

Their returns, according to proponents of the efficient - market hypothesis, have to do with investors rationally requiring extra compensation for investing in value firms, which tend to be procyclical, have high leverage and have uncertain cash flows.

We do see opportunities in emerging market companies, as well as in global firms with robust cash flows and dividend - growth potential.

Hedge fund activists tend to target companies that are typically «value» firms, with low market value relative to book value, although they are profitable with sound operating cash flows and return on assets.

Our formula includes free cash flow to the firm (free cash flow to equity shareholders, plus interest expenses), because interest expenses are volatile and hard to predict with accuracy over the long term.

This issue's focus is on firms with possible «hidden» earnings, indicated by a record of positive free cash flow that is currently greater than earnings and that are trading with low price - to - free - cash - flow ratios.

The plan is to screen firms based on «valuation, profitability, stability, management capital allocation actions, and... near term appreciation potential,» then assess their valuations based on price - to - earnings, price - to - cash flows, and price - to - book ratios, and compares these ratios with others in the relevant investing universe.

It is easy to give into pressure as firms with bad balance sheets scream for relief, presuming that markets don't ignore the accounting, and assume that asset cash flows are inadequate to pay for liabilities.

We also work with firms to determine cash flow needs and project requirements, so your investments are timed to mature to match your cash needs.

Miller starts out by looking for firms with low debt, strong cash flow, and strong overall credit - worthiness.

The quality factor is often durable over the long - term and its hallmarks include dividend - paying companies, firms with sound balance sheets and / or impressive cash flow generation, and wide - moat companies, among other traits.

With a steady revenue stream — backed by more than 136.5 million subscribers to its wireless and other services — the firm produces abundant free cash flow (the cash profits generated after making the capital expenditures necessary to maintain the business).

Our new initiative enables law firms to receive an immediate benefit from their ALP ATE policy, easing the cash flow burden that firms face with disbursement expenditure.

Once you have made the initial financial arrangements for your firm, you are ready for step two: dealing with cash flow and lines of credit.

Following extensive research, it was apparent that the number one issue for law firms is cash flow, with the amount invested with work in progress restricting profit and growth ambition.

With the time taken to settle bills increasing, managing cash flow is one of the biggest challenges faced by the modern law firm.

Managing partners must understand that cash flow, principally the result of your firm's net income flow with depreciation added back, is also affected by changes in their firm's balance sheet which do not «pass through» the income statement.

It is important to retain an experienced law firm that has significant expertise with the financial issues involved in Divorce, including property division, the valuation of assets, spousal maintenance (alimony), real estate issues, cash flow schedules, balance sheet preparation, debt division, business valuation, present value calculations for pensions, the analysis of retirement accounts and various tax issues associated with Divorce.

Management accounts and information can be provided together with budgets and cash flow projections to keep a firm fully informed.

Though the firm's cash flow from operations declined, the firm kept up with those distributions, driving loan balances higher and payoff dates later.

This «covenant advice» is provided by accountancy firms and there is a distinct advantage that these people deal with the cash flows and returns, rather than branding and colour of uniforms.

Some firms with a very liquid cash flow ~ clients pay bills promptly ~ may calculate one or two months» expenses, exclusive of partners» draws.

You not only leave clients with a positive image but you also improve your firm's cash flow.

The repercussions could be devastating for small law firms with a large number of contingency files and insufficient cash flow to pay the associated taxes.

Profit squeeze: Mid-size law firms will continue to be affected by a «profit squeeze» resulting from (a) increased overhead due to higher associate and staff salaries and benefits; (b) higher automation costs, professional liability insurance and marketing expenses; (c) partners» unwillingness / inability to increase hourly fee rates for «commodity» type work to off - set higher overhead; (d) enhanced client scrutiny of hourly rates, hours to produce work and lawyer and paralegal staffing of work assignments; (e) pressure by corporate counsel for law firms to absorb more of the «soft costs;» (f) slower paying clients, that affect cash flow and hence the availability of distributable dollars for partners; and (g) a great many mid-size law firms are burdened with higher debt.

The Management Report gives a realistic overview of hours billed, posted, and collected, with month - to - date and year - to - date analysis that keeps everyone focused on the firm's performance and cash flow.

With the ability to quickly generate, submit, and track client - compliant invoices, law firms that use eBillingHub speed cash flow by an average of 15 days.

Painful struggles with increasing firm overdrafts and personal debt are symptomatic of underlying structural problems with the profession, and the cash flow challenges facing many firms are just another indicator that it's time to get out before the interest rates rise and bankruptcy looms large.

com Riddle with Debt and Falling: The Crash of Traditional Law Firms The devil is in the detail... Don't get caught out by the traditional equity partnership model painfully slow amongst partners, overheads are spiralling out of control with businesses employing an unnecessary number of support staff which leads to rising debts and a troubled cash flow.

By partnering with Clio, Fundbox will give firms using Clio's cloud - based practice management platform the ability to instantly clear outstanding invoices for billed services and render cash flow gaps obsolete.

This is the context of Broadcom's proposed $ 117 billion acquisition, which was to be financed with $ 106 billion in debt; the way these deals work is that acquirers — usually private equity firms, but sometimes companies (although one could argue that the current iteration of Broadcom is a chip - focused private equity firm)-- use debt to acquire cash flow - rich companies, use that cash flow to pay off the debt, and in the meantime strip out all of the parts that don't contribute to said cash flow.

Accounting and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes, and applications, continuously applying changes to accounting landscape to current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and procedures to critical tasks, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, balance sheet and income statement accounting, cash flow analyses, account collections, capital utilization and on - going budgetary considerations Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of business finance, including billing and collections, payroll execution, vendor relationships, payroll and salary management, and other pertinent functions Perform regular book reconciliations and variance resolutions to ensure audit - ready financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company, in both a regular and ad - hoc manner, to company management Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance with various accounting standards Perform analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management to payroll Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of firm accounting and financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive tax documents related to all aspects of organizational operations Collaborate with respect to effective communication between all departments and coordinate all daily business operations with other leadership staff and other personnel Work closely with and support senior - level management in budgeting and corporate planning strategies Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations, making appropriate and effective recommendations with respect to performance optimization

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Professional Experience Petroliance LLC -LRB-[Insert City, State]-RRB- 7/1996 — Present Credit & Collections Specialist • Oversee all accounts receivables including claims management, charge - backs, customer inquiries, and charge - offs as needed • Act accountable for all credit collections as well as for decisions related to credit approval and suspension • Apply customer remittances to corresponding accounts, while identifying and resolving all posting problems with related cash applications, issuing credit / debit memos regularly, and processing daily cash deposits • Lead overall firm direction with regards to accounts receivable administration and cash flow management, providing relevant guidance, feedback, and direction to finance department staff, management members, and other interested parties • Reduce outstanding receivables and minimize risk associated with marginal customers, consistently exceeding established collections goals while working within all related legal, firm, and industry policies and procedures • Utilize interpersonal skills to maintain quality client service, responding in a timely manner to all documentation requests • Assist credit manager with daily duties as needed

Robyn joined the firm in 2004 and works closely with the Treasurer to oversee the corporate cash flow, and is also responsible for the corporate and land portfolio accounting.

Business Tax Items • Permanently extends the 2001/2003 tax rates for adjusted gross income levels under $ 450,000 ($ 400,000 single); good for small business and home builders, 80 % of whom are pass - thru entities who pay taxes on the individual side of the code • Permanently extends the Alternative Minimum patch; again, good for small business owners who are frequently at risk of paying AMT • Permanently sets the parameters of the estate tax; positive for family - owned construction firms; codifies the 2010 $ 5 million exemption amount (indexed to inflation) and a 40 percent estate tax rate • Extends present law section 179 small business expensing through the end of 2013; offers cash flow and administrative cost benefits for small firms • Extends the section 45L new energy - efficient home tax credit through the end of 2013; allows a $ 2,000 tax credit for the construction of for sale and for - lease energy - efficient homes in buildings with fewer than three floors above grade

• The section 179 small business expensing limits: offers cash flow and administrative cost benefits for small firms, with limits of $ 500,000 for deductions and $ 2 million for capital purchases.