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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Issues Comprehensive Guidance Regarding MD&A Preparation]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75321]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This article talks about the latest MD&A interpretive release that creates no new rules or regulations. It provides, however, an essential roadmap of what the staff expects to see in the MD&A going forward. It also clearly encourages companies to use the issuance of the release as an opportunity to...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Issues Guidance on the Recording of Expenses and Liabilities by Broker-Dealers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75102]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It is common practice for a U.S. registered broker-dealer to enter into an expense-sharing agreement with its parent company or affiliate whereby the parent company or affiliate provides the broker-dealer with certain securities trading services and related administrative functions, as well as certain space, facilities, equipment and other services in...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Regulation Of Stock Repurchase Programs Under The Federal Securities Laws]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=75074]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many public companies employ stock repurchase programs to increase shareholder value at times when their outstanding securities are perceived to be under priced or to minimize the dilution caused by the use of stock in acquisitions or employee plans. Issuers must design repurchase programs to comply with a number of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Approval of SRO Rules Addressing Research Analyst Conflicts of Interest]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67859]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On July 29, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") approved the proposed rule changes by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD") and the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. ("NYSE") that further address research analyst conflicts of interest in connection with equity research reports, and are designed to...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley Update: SEC Issues Final Rules Prohibiting Improper Influence On Auditors]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=72054]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued final rules prohibiting corporate directors and officers from exercising improper influence on auditors as required by Section 303a of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The new rules, prohibit "any action to coerce, manipulate, mislead or fraudulently influence any independent public or certified public...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Allocation of Expenses in a Defined Contribution Plan -- QDRO Rule Reversed]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=67438]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[On May 19, 2003, the Employee Benefits Security Administration issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2003-3 regarding the allocation of expenses in a defined contribution plan. The Field Assistance Bulletin has no direct relevance to welfare benefit plans or defined benefit plans. The EBSA issued this FAB in response to various requests...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley Update : SEC Adopts Final Rules Regarding Auditor Independence]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=72740]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Article talks about the final rules regarding auditor independence, adopted by Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The new rules impose more rigorous standards of independence for the external auditors for SEC reporting companies including foreign private issuers. In o   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[SEC Mandates Management Report On Internal Controls And Modifies Officer Certification Requirements]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=72744]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted final rules requiring reporting companies annually to provide a report on internal controls prepared by their management and attested to by their independent auditors. The SEC talks about the modification   ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mergers & Acquisitions: Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants In The Acquisition Context]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=93031]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Merger and Acquisition (M&A) is an effective strategy for participating firms to achieve economies of scale, widen their reach, acquire strategic skills, and gain competitive advantage. Several key issues have to be addressed before going for the merger or acquisition. They include assessing a compelling product fit between organizations, a...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mergers And Acquisitions: WARN And The NLRA]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=93032]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[From the executive summary: ‘Many employment-related issues demand attention during the course of planning and implementing an M&A transaction, including several statutes that can complicate the transaction. Fortunately, the effects of these statutes can be easily managed with proper planning and foresight.' The paper examines this issue. In this context,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002: What You Need To Know Now]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=93263]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[From the executive summary: ‘Sarbanes-Oxley creates a significant, new oversight and regulatory regime over the public accounting industry and imposes many important and potentially far-reaching reforms in public company governance and disclosure requirements. It also dramatically increases criminal penalties for federal mail, wire and securities fraud, creates new criminal penalties...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Seattle Times Business Digest Column.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200102/ai_n22508065]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The Seattle Times Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News    Feb. 27--SOFTWARE-MAKER BSQUARE TO EXPAND BY ONE FLOOR: Despite the   downturn in the New Economy, Bsquare said it is still growing and will  lease  another floor of the building it occupies at the Sunset Park ...]]></description>
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