The failure-probabilities of a sample of multinational corporations (MNCs) are derived and compared with those of a control group of domestic corporations (DMCs). The results suggest that the mean insolvency-probability of DMCs is significantly higher than that of the MNCs. It is also observed...

The record merger and acquisition activity of 2006 and 2007 ushered in renewed criticism of fairness opinions. The focus of this research is to determine whether a fairness opinion and its accompanying proxy statement provide information required for shareholders to conclude on the inherent...

"Muni Bonds, Pension Liabilities and Investment Due Diligence" by Dr. Susan Mangiero, Dr. Israel Shaked and Mr. Brad Orelowitz, CPA examines financial reporting, fiduciary breach litigation, underwriting due diligence, pension funding and rating rules for the U.S. municipal bond market.At a time...