Understanding Non Profit and Tax Exempt Organizations and Investments

Understanding Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Organizations (2006)

Author: Nicholas P Cafardi

This Understanding treatise provides in-depth coverage of nonprofit and tax exempt law and is designed for use in coordination with law school courses. This treatise provides the most current analysis of the case law, statutes, treasury regulations, revenue rulings, revenue procedures, private letter rulings, and technical advice memoranda that affect this rapidly growing and changing field. Coverage includes:

• General Overview of the Sector
• Structure, Governance, and Dissolution of Nonprofits
• Rationales and Tests for Tax Exempt Status
• Court and IRS imposed Limitations on Tax Exempt Organizations
• Churches and Educational, Healthcare, and Arts Organizations
• Other 501(c)(3) Charitable Organizations
• 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations
• 501(c)(6) Trade Associations
• 501(c)(7) Social Clubs
• 501(c)(8) Fraternal Benefit Organizations
• 527 Political Organizations
• Unrelated Business Income Tax
• Charitable Contributions and Fundraising
• Private Foundations
• Securing and Maintaining Tax Exempt Status

Each topic is covered in depth through various subtopics and through a discussion of case law and statutory analysis. For example, subject areas also covered include commercial activity and joint ventures, the integral parts doctrine, integrated auxiliaries of churches, HMOs, relief of the poor, distressed, and underprivileged, social welfare, community benefit organizations, political activities, mutual benefit organizations, business leagues, disaster relief, and international giving. The text is also a useful tool for practitioners because it focuses on all of the major areas of nonprofit and tax exempt law and analyzes issues currently facing these organizations.

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Investments: An Introduction (with Thomson ONE - Business School Edition an

Author: Herbert B Mayo

Gain a clear understanding of today's most important investment topics--from the fundamentals you need to prepare for the CFP exam to more advanced issues that will help you develop strong investment skills for today's business world. Mayo's INVESTMENTS: AN INTRODUCTION, 9e--the text of choice for the College of Financial Planning--minimizes the focus on math for a clear, user-friendly presentation. You'll learn to make sound investment decisions with this book's emphasis on the individual financial planner's perspective and the fresh, ongoing Financial Advisor's Investment Case that continues throughout each chapter. Internet assignments demonstrate how to use technology for actual investments, while expanded coverage of key topics such as stock valuation ratios, stock repurchases and dividend payments, and globalization of financial markets prepares you for tomorrow's investment challenges. A new CengageNOW online learning system with a personalized study plan h elps you maximize study and earn the grade you want. The book's Thomson ONE™-Business School Edition lets you access the same financial analysis tool used on Wall Street every day. Whether you are preparing for a career in finance or general business, INVESTMENTS, 9e, offers the engaging investment details that will further your success in this course and beyond.

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This weighty textbook covers the environment of investment and offers detailed discussion on common stock, fixed-income securities, derivatives, and portfolio management. Specific chapters discuss topics like the creation of assets, security markets, taxes, risk, dividends, bonds, government securities, futures, foreign securities, non-financial assets, and portfolio planning. Numerous examples and illustrations underscore key points. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Part 1	The Environment of Investing	1
Chapter 1	An Introduction to Investments	3
Chapter 2	The Creation of Financial Assets	26
Chapter 3	Security Markets	47
Chapter 4	Sources of Information	80
Chapter 5	The Time Value of Money	97
Chapter 6	The Tax Environment	122
Chapter 7	Risk and Portfolio Management	150
C hapter 8	Investment Companies	210
Part 2	Investing in Common Stock	249
Chapter 9	The Valuation of Common Stock	250
Chapter 10	The Return on Common Stock Investments	293
Chapter 11	Dividends: Past, Present, and Future	329
Chapter 12	The Macroeconomic Environment for Investment Decisions	355
Chapter 13	Security Selection: Analysis of Financial Statements	387
Chapter 14	Technical Analysis	437
Part 3	Investing in Fixed-Income Securities	459
Chapter 15	The Bond Market	460
Chapter 16	The Valuation of Fixed-Income Securities	492
Chapter 17	Government Securities	546
Chapter 18	Convertible Bonds and Convertible Preferred Stock	587
Part 4	Derivatives	615
Chapter 19	An Introduction to Options	616
Chapter 20	Option Valuation and Strategies	655
Chapter 21	Commodity and Financial Futures	693
Part 5	Portfolio Management	727
Chapter 22	Investing in Foreign Securities	728
Chapter 23	Investing in Nonfinancial Assets: Collectibles, Resources, and Real Estate	757
Chapter 24	Portfolio Planning and Management	801
Appendix A	Mathematical Tables	1
Appendix B	Answers to Selected Problems	1
	Glossary	1
< /TD>	Index	1