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December 2009
苏允菡女士在中国驻芝加哥总领事馆就企业并购等问题进行专题讲座
美国必凯会计金融咨询公司中国业务部负责人苏允菡在中资企业年度座谈会上就美国企业并购、企业税收及企业估价等问题进行了专题讲座。 与会的18家中资企业运作的行业涵盖农业、汽车零部件、机械制造、高新技术、运输和金融投资等行业。本座谈会于12月9日在中国驻芝加哥总领事馆举行。 ...
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Su Presents Successful Investment Strategies to Chinese Businesses
On December 9, Stella Su, Chair of Blackman’s China Practice, spoke to 18 Chinese enterprises registered in the Midwest at the Consulate-General of China in Chicago. Su advised on how to successfully invest in the United States through acquisitions, the...
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AMBA Webinar—What Are Banks Looking for in Today's Economy?
Read article in the AMBA Convention Preview newsletter.On August 12, 2009, Patrick McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting group, along with Michael Moran, First Vice President of American Chartered Bank, presented an AMBA-sponsored webinar titled, "What...
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McNally article "Ready to Sell?" Published in Manufacturing Today
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Group, helps business owners understand what drives value and what factors may affect a sale in the Winter 2010 issue of Manufacturing Today."To understand the value of a business, you...
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Burns Named 2009 'Woman to Watch' by Illinois CPA Society
Genevieve Burns, Partner in Charge of Blackman's Not-For-Profit Practice has been named one of the Illinois CPA Society's 2009 'Women to Watch.' The Illinois CPA Society's Women's Executive Committee, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Work/Life and Women's Initiative Executive...
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Oetter Quoted in "Are You Worried?", Insight Magazine
Paul Oetter, Partner in Charge of Blackman's Manufacturing & Distribution Practice, was asked about potential benefits and challenges to the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in a recent issue of Insight Magazine, the official publication of the Illinois...
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Elden Rorem Profiled in ALA's Administrator's Advantage
Jill Elden Rorem, Partner in Blackman Kallick's Legal Staffing group, is featured in the September/October issue of The Administrator's Advantage, the official publication of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA.) Jill specializes in the recruitment of paralegals, associate attorneys and contract legal professionals...
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Robertson "Strategize to Capitalize" Article Featured in Construction Today
Mark Robertson, Senior Manager in Blackman's Transaction and Lender Services Practice, asks readers, "Are you able to take advantage of this financial crisis and better position your own business for long-term success?"Read Strategize to Capitalize and learn how to approach...
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Highlights from McNally Webinar "What Should You Do When A Client Files For Bankruptcy?"
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance group, led a webinar in April with David Kane, an attorney with Chicago law firm Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle, entitled "Protecting Your Company from a GM Bankruptcy." Highlights and key take-aways from that...
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McNally "Dollars & Sense" Article Featured in Construction Today
Pat McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman's Corproate Finance Group, advises readers on how to protect their own interests when a client experiences financial turmoil in Dollars & Sense, an article appearing in the November 2009 issue of Construction Today. ...
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Cain Presents Surviving the Upturn, Be "The Other" at AICC Event
Blackman Kallick Managing Director, Barry Cain, teaches local members of the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters how to survive the impending economc upturn by becoming "the other" in his presentation on November 3. Cain recently authored an article on the...
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Lowenthal Speaks on Tax Development for Charitible Organizations
Blackman Kallick Senior Manager, David Lowenthal, presents to the Professional Advisory Committee of the Jewish United Fund on new tax developments for charitible organizations including private foundations, supporting organizations and donor advised funds on October 19. The meeting is located at the...
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McNally Presents on Negotiating Skills at TMA's Third Annual Business Conference
Patrick McNally, Partner in Charge of Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting Group, shares his insights on how to become a better negotiator at the Tooling & Manufacturing Association's (TMA)3rd Annual Business Conference. The one-hour seminar, taking place on November 12 at...
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Su Presents on International Mergers & Acquisitions at MBDA China Forum
On Tuesday, October 6, approximately 80 business owners and investors attended the sold-out MBDA China Forum where the Chair of Blackman’s China Practice, Stella Su, presented on International Mergers & Acquisitions with a focus on Chinese investment . As part of...
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Rood Presents, Current Trends in State Taxation at IL CPA Society 2009 Tax Conference
Blackman Kallick Senior Tax Manager Deborah Rood examines combined reporting and the apportionment of revenue along with other state tax trends at the Illinois CPA Society 2009 Tax Conference on Tuesday, November 10. The all-day event taking place at the...
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Stapleton co-authors 'Recovery Act Reminders for 2009' in the Journal of Accountancy
Nora Stapleton, Tax Partner at Blackman Kallick, shares her expertise on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in the October issue of the Journal of Accountancy. The article, Recovery Act Reminders for 2009 summarizes some of the most prominent points readers...
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Blumenthal, Cain, Calahan and Whitlock Present on Economic Recovery at The First Midwest Bank Business Summit
Four Blackman Kallick partners joined keynote speaker William Strauss, Senior Economist of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at the First Midwest Bank Business Summit on September 23 at the Westin Chicago Northwest. The half-day event provided over one hundred...
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Su and Oetter Host Chicago Welcome Reception for CCPIT Delegation
Blackman Kallick Partner Paul Oetter and Director Stella Su, together with representatives from Miller Canfield and Royal Roots Global, Inc. welcomed over fifty delegates from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on September 13 at Hing...
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McNally “Prep for Success” Article Published in Construction Today
When selling your business, there is a great deal to consider…unfortunately many people approach this process blindly and make every mistake imaginable.In the September 2009 issue of Construction Today magazine, Patrick McNally – Partner in Charge of Corporate Finance and...
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Su “To Whom Will You Sell Your Business” Article Published in Manufacturing Today
You might have heard that the best buyer is your larger competitor (strategic buyer) and that because they know your business and industry the sale may close sooner. You may have also heard that selling to a financial buyer is...
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Estate tax problems may soon disappear, writes Irv Blackman
Retired founding partner, Irv Blackman, discusses the importance of an estate plan in the September issue of CONTRACTORmag.com. In his article, Estate tax problems may soon disappear, he says that beating the estate tax may become easier with a change in the amount...
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Su “Negotiate the Right Deal with the Right Buyer” Article Published in Construction Executive Magazine
Some business sellers find themselves in an unfavorable situation after the deal comes to a close. What did these business owners overlook during the selling process? How well did they get to know their buyers? Did they have qualified and...
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Calahan Interviewed on the 2010 Federal Estate Tax by First Business News
Tax Partner Mike Calahan was interviewed for the August 17, 2009 First Business News segment titled, "Taxing Times." In September, when Congress comes back from break, there are some important tax issues that need to be addressed before the end...
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Dertz Quoted in “Cyber Attackers Empty Business Accounts in Minutes” Article Syndicated Online
In his “Cyber Attackers Empty Business Accounts in Minutes” article, syndicated by the IDG News Service, Robert McMillian interviewed Blackman Kallick Tax Partner, Jeff Dertz, on the growing threat of ACH fraud. Fraudsters are taking advantage of the widely used...
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Lau, Soltis and Stapleton "Tackling Bad Debt Losses" Article Published in Taxes—The Tax Magazine
While bad debt losses are common, especially during the current economic downturn, the income tax treatments of such losses are unclear and complex. When determining whether a debt loss should be treated as an ordinary deduction or a capital loss,...
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Su to Speak on "International M&A Landscape: Inbound Investment" Panel at the Illinois CPA Society's Mergers and Acquisitions Conference
On September 14, 2009, Stella Su, Chair of Blackman Kallick's China Practice and Director of Corporate Finance Consulting, will take part in the "International M&A Landscape: Inbound Investment" panel discussion at the Illinois CPA Society's Mergers and Acquisitions Conference. Stella...
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McNally “Business Valuations: Process and Pitfalls” Article Featured in Construction Today Magazine
Are you or your advisor only relying on EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to determine the value of your business?Published in the August 2009 issue of Construction Today, Patrick McNally’s ‘Business Valuations’ article details the importance of...
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Rood to Present "State and Local Tax Update" at the Illinois CPA Society 29th Annual Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase
Deb Rood, Senior Tax Manager, will co-present "State and Local Tax Update" at the Illinois CPA Society 29th Annual Midwest Accounting & Finance Showcase August 25, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.Hear the latest state and...
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Blackman Published in August issue of CONTRACTORmag.com
Retired founding partner, Irv Blackman, helps business owners distinguish between the "good guys and bad guys" in the August issue of of CONTRACTORmag.com. In his article, Laws that can make you wealthy, Blackman educates business owners on new tax laws, both good and...
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Blackman Kallick Remains in the Top 10 of Chicago's Largest Accounting Firms
For the second year in a row, Crain's Chicago Business names Blackman Kallick the 9th largest accounting firm in Chicago, ranked by professional staff. Blackman joins an elite group including RSM McGladrey Inc. (5th), Grant Thornton LLP (7th) and Miller Cooper & Company Ltd (10th). Blackman...
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Spitulnik Speaks at 2009 Family Business Alliance Annual Meeting
Business owners often operate within a vacuum due to a lack of trusted networks from which they can seek guidance on critical decisions. On June 12, 2009, David Spitulnik spoke as part of a panel at the Family Business Alliance Annual meeting. The panel disscussed...
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McNally “Selling Your Business in a Downturn” Article Published in Construction Today Magazine
Patrick McNally, Partner in Charge of Corporate Finance Consulting, published an article, "The Plusses and Minuses of Selling Your Business in an Economic Downturn," in the July 2009 issue of Construction Today.Coupling real-life examples from past recessions with today’s best practices, Patrick explores...
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Calahan and Hoffman to Present at the Illinois CPA Society
Mike Calahan and Cara Hoffman, conference chair, will be presenting at the Individual Tax Conference at the Illinois CPA Society on July 20, 2009. During this half-day event, they will present New and Hot Topics for Individual Taxation covering issues such...
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Blackman Kallick Sponsors Chicago Cares 2009 Serve-a-thon
On Saturday, June 13, 2009, the staff, friends and family of Blackman Kallick had a great time volunteering at the 16th Annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon. This was the fifth year that Blackman has sponsored and participated in this worthwhile event...
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Oetter Interviewed by INSIGHT Magazine
Paul Oetter was recently quoted in INSIGHT magazine, the magazine of the Illinois CPA. The article titled, "Do You Have the Most in Demand Accounting Skill Internationally?" talks about the effects of global regulatory and compliance issues on businesses particularly in...
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Oetter and Su Interviewed on Tengzhong and the Hummer Brand by Xinhuanet.com
Paul Oetter and Stella Su were interviewed recently by Xinhuanet.com about the challenges facing Tengzhong, the Chinese company that is reportedly purchasing the Hummer brand from General Motors. Paul and Stella discussed the cons of this proposed transaction, including concerns...
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Cain Interviewed by Crain's Chicago Business
Barry Cain, Managing Director of Blackman Kallick's Family Business Center, was interviewed by Crain's Chicago Business for the article, "How to Mend Fences with Family" in the May 11, 2009 Focus section spotlighting family businesses. Barry also has been quoted...
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Su Interviewed on Opportunities for Entreprenuers Amid the Recession by Xinhuanet.com
Stella Su, a Director in Blackman Kallick's Corporate Finance Consulting Practice and head of the firm's China Practice, was recently interviewed by Xinhuanet.com for the article, "American Entreprenuers Seek New Opportunities Amid Recession." The article discusses how U.S. entrepreneurs are...
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Su Presented at the Midwest Entrepreneurs Forum
Stella Su, head of China Practice and Director in Corporate Finance Consulting at Blackman Kallick, presented, "Surviving the Recession – How to Boost the Long-Term Value of Your Business" at the Midwest Entrpreneurs Forum. This event brought together leaders in...
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Whitlock to Present at the Illinois CPA Society's 2009 Corporate Tax Conference
Brian Whitlock will present "Navigating the Depreciation Maze" at the Illinois CPA Society's 2009 Corporate Tax Conference on Thursday May 28, 2009. Brian's topics include the following:How each new income tax law tweak by Congress over the last 30 years...
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AMBA Webinar - "Protecting Your Company from a GM Bankruptcy" Presented by McNally
A bankruptcy by one or more of the Big 3 automakers has been a concern of automotive supply chain businesses for quite some time. Unfortunately, a General Motors (GM) bankruptcy now seems imminent. A GM bankruptcy will have major impact...
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Lau, Soltis, Alport and Calahan Write Article for Taxes—The Tax Magazine
Paul Lau, Sandy Soltis, Alan Alport and Mike Calahan wrote the in-depth article "A Guide to Foreign Investment in U.S. Property" for the April 2009 issue of Taxes—The Tax Magazine. The article discusses the factors a foreign investor should consider...
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Bennett to Present at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business
Evan Bennett, Director of Reinsurance Consulting, will speak at three upcoming courses offered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business this summer.The first course, "Reinsurance: Management and Accounting," will be held July 21–23, 2008. This course is specifically designed to...
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Rood to Present at the Illinois CPA Society Business Tax Conference
Deb Rood will present "State and Local Tax Update" at the Illinois CPA Society's 2009 Business Tax Conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Her session will provide an overview of what's hot in state taxes, including Illinois' new apportionment rules...
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Baer Speaks at NAMIC Financial Focus Seminar
Steve Baer, Senior Manager, presented at the NAMIC Financial Focus Seminar held in Houston, May 17–19, 2009. In the presentation, "Overview of the New Model Audit Rule," he discussed why all companies will feel the effects of the new internal control standards...
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Whitlock to Speak at Chicago-Kent College of Law Conference on Not-for-Profit Organizations
It's off the drawing board and into practice! May 15, 2009, was the initial due date for not-for-profit organizations with 2008 calendar year-ends. Join Brian Whitlock as he presents "New IRS Form 990" at the 28th annual Chicago–Kent College of...
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Cain Quoted in Chicago Tribune Article
Barry Cain was quoted in the March 22, 2009, print edition of the Chicago Tribune. The quote appeared in Jason Lee’s article on succession planning titled "Succession Story." In the article, Lee advises family business owners to prepare for the...
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Cain to Present at the Family Firm Institute, Inc. Midwest Chapter Meeting
Part presentation, part panel discussion, this meeting titled, "Differing Perspectives 100 Days Post Inauguration: The Family-Business Advisor and the Family-Business Owner," will compare and contrast the recession's effects on family business advisors and the clients they serve. The foundation of...
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Hoffman Interviewed by ABC Channel 7 News
On March 18, 2009, Blackman Kallick Senior Tax Manager Cara Hoffman was interviewed by ABC Channel 7 News as part of their 5 o'clock news program. The focus of the segment was Governor Quinn's proposed increase to the Illinois personal...
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Spitulnik Speaks at 2009 UIC Family Business Day
David Spitulnik co-presented " 'Advice' and 'Council'—Advisory Board and Family Councils/Meetings," at the 2009 UIC Family Business Day on April 22, 2009....
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Spitulnik Interviewed by WinningWorkplaces.org (Part Two)
David Spitulnik was recently interviewed by WinningWorkplaces.org about the results of Blackman Kallick’s January 2008 Survey of Chicago Area Business Leaders. He discussed these findings and what impact the economy is having on local businesses as well as which strategies...
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Calahan Quoted in The New York Times
Mike Calahan was quoted in The New York Times article, "Does the Tax Code Look Grayer in a Downturn?" The article discusses some of the ways taxpayers attempt to change their annual reporting as well as areas of the tax...
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Lies Family Limited Partnerships Article Published in Valuation Strategies Journal
Rich Lies, Director, Corporate Finance Consulting, wrote an article, "What Influences the Size of the Discount for a Family Limited Partnership Interest?" for the January/February 2009 issue of Valuation Strategies. The article discusses valuation methods, discounts due to lack of...
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Su "Will the Economy Affect Your Business Value?" Article Featured in Manufacturing Today Magazine
Stella Su's article, "Will the Economy Affect Your Business Value?" was featured in the winter 2009 edition of Manufacturing Today. The article discusses factors in the current economic environment that can affect on a business valuations and what owners can...
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Blackman Sponsors Midwest Private Equity Conference
Blackman Kallick is proud to co-sponsor the Midwest Private Equity Conference, February 18–19, 2009. The conference features Rich Karlgaard, the publisher of Forbes, and Lynn Cohn from Northwestern University will lead a special workshop on overcoming obstacles in negotiating. In addition,...
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Blackman Sponsors IAIR Annual Insolvency Workshop
Once again, Blackman Kallick is a proud sponsor of the IAIR Insolvency Workshop, which was held in Tampa, Florida, January 21–23, 2009. The workshop included a program of panelists, speakers and networking events to discuss the current trends and issues in insurance insolvency....
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