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How will the Home Depot security breach affect investor confidence? Former members of Home Depot’s cybersecurity team claim that Home Depot did not follow basic compliance requirements and security risk management procedures were not taken seriously. A look at what we can learn.

As I have mentioned in other blogs, tech companies often need to think of ways to reinvent themselves to keep investors interested. The recent unveiling of the new Apple IOS, iPhone 6 and Watch in the second week of September is no exception.

A question I am often asked when dealing with private companies, especially startups in New York City, is 'Can my company pay for this?' Before making large payments for personal items from a business, you should always consult your accountant or financial advisor. Here are some guidelines.

It’s been a banner year for tech IPOs. This is really no surprise when we look at economics and the evolution of many of this year’s tech IPOs. Less expensive marketing alternatives like social media and websites may have influenced IPOs like Facebook and Twitter.

Revenue recognition and its impact. The FASB and IASB replaced industry-specific guidance on revenue recognition in favor of a single model. The AICPA has formed industry-specific task forces to develop their new AICPA Accounting Guide on Revenue Recognition. The FASB expressed concern.

With its IPO, Alibaba is now one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world. Some intended IPOs even held back to make room for this unprecedented event but the IPO market is still hot and one large stock sale won’t sap the appetite for other IPOs.

Zillow, one of the most popular real estate websites, is set to acquire competitor Trulia next year. Neither company is changing the landscape of the real estate market (nor are they profitable), so who are the winners in the Zillow Trulia merger?

The final version of the lease accounting overhaul has not been released but it appears the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is leaning toward a dual model for lease expenses, and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is looking at a single model.

The Alibaba IPO, which listed on the NYSE, was the largest IPO ever (estimated at $25 billion). How does Alibaba plan to keep their shares on a steady incline, now that they’re trading? Will their marketing efforts, combined with publicity about the massive IPO, be the key?

Rebirth of the R&D tax credit. A possible tax credit, similar to the present R&D credit under IRC section 41, might be extended retroactively for 2014 industry expenditures for research and development. Information on current R&D tax credit legislation.

Filing for an IPO - what you need to know. IPO activity is booming with many companies considering this to be a great time to raise capital. If you’re thinking of taking your company to the public market, here are some things you need to know to help you achieve your goal.

There's been a lot of first-quarter IPO activity, especially in the technology and life sciences sector. Company valuations have been high. As of April 2, there were 170 filings for IPOs in 2014. What does this flurry of IPO activity indicate? Is your company next in line for an IPO?

After the IPO, Twitter can’t rest on its laurels. Tech IPO's are in a fast-changing global market where competition, acquisitions and the Internet change daily. Tech companies need to come up with ways to reinvent themselves so they can stay on top of the market and respond to consumer needs.

Does the Apple Stock Split Indicate Another Tech Bubble? Stock splits were very popular in the late 1990s because it made stock affordable to the average investor. A company’s value does not change with a stock split and the media buzz has already driven Apple stock higher.

One of the hallmarks of the recent IPO boom has been extremely high valuations, accompanied by much debate over whether they are justifiably high. Here’s a look at Alibaba’s movement towards their IPO and valuation considerations.

Could the recent surge in confidential IPO's be a sign that the JOBS Act is encouraging small to midsize companies to test the public market? With a confidential IPO, a company can keep much of its financial information out of the public eye until shortly before shares begin to trade.

Tech market IPO's are hot and Airbnb is another company on the potential IPO watch list. What I find most noteworthy about the Airbnb story is the very high business valuation and many are questioning if the tech market is in a bubble that could burst.

Box recently filed for an IPO. Similarities of other recent IPO's and what it may mean for companies thinking about an IPO. Box is another tech company using the NYSE, rather than the NASDAQ. The latest Tech IPO with a high valuation and low to nonexistent profit margins.

Three strategies organizations can implement to provide professional growth opportunities to their employees, including offering transparent communication, creating paths of progression, and implementing individual development plans.

Ginny Clark, former director of executive recruiting at Google and leadership strategist provides insight on how organizations can increase diversity and compete in the talent war through recruitment, retention, and building company cultures that focus on competencies rather than experience.