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Behind the Eight Ball, Brunswick Scratches on Tax Case
Last year, a court upheld the government's interpretation of an old depreciation-related rule against Brunswick Corporation, which may affect other companies that chose a stock purchase over an asset purchase. April 6, 2009
Leadership in Finance: NetApp's Steve Gomo
The CFO makes some tough human-capital decisions but takes comfort in sitting on a big pile of cash. April 2, 2009
Staples CFO: Going Green Means Saving Green
Switching from using three-amp to two-amp lightbulbs, for instance, adds $4.2 million to the company's bottom line. April 1, 2009
More Than Zero
With short-term Treasury yields at rock bottom, companies are seeking higher returns for their cash. April 1, 2009
Betting on a Fall
The shares that short sellers are betting against. March 27, 2009
Ford's Debt Buyback Is in Overdrive
Ford Credit doubles its loan repurchase program to catch up to oversubscription. March 23, 2009
Break for the Press: IRS Allows Tax-free Intangibles Swap
After a change of heart by the tax service, businesses — including troubled newspapers — will be able to separate certain intangible assets from goodwill in transactions. March 19, 2009
Tempers Flare as IASB Looks to Change Fair-Value Rules
Will the international accounting standard-setter follow its American counterpart's lead, proposing hastily conceived changes to fair-value accounting in response to political pressure? March 17, 2009
Merck's "Unusual" Deal Moves Beyond Taxes
The reverse merger between Merck and Schering-Plough was not done to garner tax-free status - although it will - but to maintain a business relationship with J&J. March 16, 2009
When Can an Asset Sale Become a "Merger"?
Strangely enough, when new accounting rules say it is. March 16, 2009