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June 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................ .3

EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: DR. GORDON PATZER ...................................................... 7

PRO/CON ..................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: .......................................................................... 9

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ............................……………………12

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. 14

LAW ............................................................................................................. 15

LIST: HOSPITALS SERVING THE I.E ........................................ 26 & 28

LIST: TOP SAVINGS & LOANS AND FEDERAL SAVINGS BANKS ......... 40

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ................................................................... 41

LIST: LARGEST CREDIT UNIONS IN THE I.E ........................................ 42

LIST: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS IN THE I.E. .............................. 44

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 46

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... …

May 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................ .3

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: DR. B. LYN BEHRENS ......................................................... 7

PRO/CON ..................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS ....................... 9

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 12

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. l4

LAW ............................................................................................................. 15

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... l8

LIST: EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AGENCIES ..................... 32, 34 & 36

LIST: LAW FIRMS ............................................................................. 45 & 46

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... 5l

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 55

LIST: DENTAL PLANS ........................................................................... 57

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ................................................................... 61

RESTAURANT REVIEW ......................................................................... 62

MEAD ON …

Members In Government, May 1999, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Just Say 'No', Mark S. Beasley, Joseph V. Carcello, Dana R. Hermanson

Faculty and Research Publications

The article discusses the prevention of financial fraud within corporations and businesses in the United States. The types of individuals named in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) files are examined. Different fraud techniques are looked at, including sham sales, the recording of conditional sales, and unauthorized shipments. The author discusses the status of firms after fraud disclosure and the implications it has for finance professionals.

April 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................ .3

EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: GREG DEVEREAUX ........................................................... 7

PRO/CON………………………………………………………………………….. 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: PHARAOH'S LOST KINGDOM ................ 9

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... l2

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. 14

PWR LINE .................................................................................................. 15

LAW ............................................................................................................. l6

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ 17

LIST: TOP TRVEL AGENCIES ………………………………………. 22 & 34

LIST AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS ........................................................ 24

LIST: VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU ............................. 27

LIST: RESORTS AND VACATION SPOTS ........................................... 28

LIST: MEETING FACILITIES ...................................................... 34 & 36

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 46

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC …

Members In Government, April 1999, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

The Value Of Open Market Repurchases Of Closed-End Fund Shares, Gary E. Porter, Rodney L. Roenfeldt, Neil W. Sicherman

Faculty Publications

The authors illustrate the value to shareholders when closed-end funds repurchase shares at a discount from net asset value. Repurchases increase share price even when there is no asymmetric information concerning the value of the underlying assets and the percentage discount remains unchanged following the repurchase. Expected gains to shareholders are derived from capturing the discount on the assets associated with the shares repurchased. In an analysis of 27 open market repurchase announcements by closed-end funds, the regression coefficient estimate that measures the association between the actual excess return and the expected increase in share price is essentially 1.0.

March 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLU\INS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................ .3

EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: ROGER HOGAN ........................................................................... 7

PRO/CON ..................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: LIFEPOINT INC………………. ......................... 9

MANAGING………………… ..................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

PWR LINE….………………………………………………………. 12

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. 14

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 15

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE……………………………………………………………. 18

LIST: THE TOP HMOS……………………………………………………….. 22

LIST: THE TOP PPOS……………………..………………………………. 24

LIST: INDEPENDENT BANKS ……………………………………………… 28

LIST:INLAND EMPIRE MALLS……………. ..................................... 44 & 45

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL…………………… ………………… 46

DUFF & PHELPS. LLC STOCK SHEET………………………………. 51

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ......................................................................... 53

RESTAURANT REVIEW…………………. .............................................. 54

MEAD ON WINE………………………………………………………….. 55

CALENDAR ………………………………………………………………… 61 …

Members In Government, February/March 1999, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

February 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................ .3

EDITORIAL…COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: NELL SOTO ........................................................................... 7

PRO/CON ..................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: AVERBECK INSURANCE.. ......................... 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 12

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. 14

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 15

LAW ............................................................................................................. 16

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 17

LIST: TOP COMMERCIAL CONTRACfORS ..................................... 35

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... 38

UST: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BUILDERS ..................................... 40

LIST: ARCHITECTUAL ENGINEERING FIRMS ………………… 43 & 44

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 45

EXECUTIVE OUT ......................................................................... 46

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF .................... , .............................................. …

Pyramid Schemes, Barbara Rowe

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

January 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ........................................................................................... .3

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY: .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: FLOYD C. CLEM: …………………………………………7

PRO/CON ................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: HIX HOMES ................................................. 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 12

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. l4

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 15

LAW ............................................................................................................. l6

LIST: CONTRACTOR'S HIT LIST .............................................. 26 & 28

CROWELL, WEEDON STOCK SHEET ............................................... 32

PWR LINE .................................................................................................. 36

LIST: COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES .................................................... 38

LIST: COMMUNITY COLLEGES ........................................................ .40

LIST: FINANCIAL BROKERAGE FIRMS .......................................... .44

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 45

RESTAl RA.'IT RE\ IE\., ………………………………………………… …

Financial Management And Uni Students: A Proposal For Financial Education In The General Education Program At Uni, Carrie Schnieders

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

The survey results were compiled ( except where noted) as a whole sample, as no significant differences were found to exist between sex and major. Class standing (and therefore, age) did result in some notable differences in the credit card and student loan categories, which is specified. The first half of the research is to find out what basic financial management skills UNI students have or utilize. The second phase of the research focused on how students felt about their financial knowledge, and if they felt a personal financial management class would be beneficial both to themselves and other students …

Aicpa Professional Standards: Statement On Responsibilities In Personal Financial Planning Practice As Of June 1, 1999, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Personal Financial Planning Executive Committee

AICPA Professional Standards

No abstract provided.

Audits Of State And Local Governmental Units With Conforming Changes As Of May 1, 2000; Audit And Accounting Guide:, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Government Accounting And Auditing Committee

Industry Guides (AAGs), Risk Alerts, and Checklists

No abstract provided.

Members In Government, January 1999, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Government Auditing Standards. Amendment No. 1 : Documentation Requirements When Assessing Control Risk At Maximum For Controls Significantly Dependent Upon Computerized Information Systems, United States. General Accounting Office

Federal Publications

No abstract provided.

Understanding And Implementing Gasb's New Financial Reporting Model : A Question And Answer Guide For Preparers And Auditors Of State And Local Government Financial Statements;, Venita M. Wood, Susan Frohlich

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

An Empirical Comparison Using Both The Term Structure Of Interest Rates And Alternative Models In Pricing Options On 90-Day Bab Futures, Irene Chau

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The use of the term structure of interest rates to price options is relatively new in the literature. It describes the relationship between interest rates and the maturities of bonds. The first model that described the interest rate process was the Vasicek (1977) model. There have been many studies on the formulation of theoretical pricing models. Yet limited empirical research has been done in the area of actually testing the models. In this thesis we report the results of a set of tests of the models indicated below. This paper involves analysis of the pricing errors of the Black model …

Naive And Planned Diversification For Managed Futures, Thomas Henker, George Martin

Thomas Henker

No abstract provided.

December 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE .............................................................................................3

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: CLIFF CUMMINGS ............................................................. 7

PRO/CON ..................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: INCO HOMES ............................................... 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

GE'ITING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 12

LAW ............................................................................................................. 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. I-4

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. IS

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS ......................................................... 16

LIST: FLEET LEASING AUTO DEALERS .......................................... 27

LIST: BUSINESS BROKERAGE FIRMS .............................................. 38

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 45

RESTAURANT REVIEW .................................................. , ...................... 50

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ...................... , ............................................ 53

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 54

MEAD ON WINE ................................... , .................................................. 55

LIST: CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ......................................... …

Bond Rating Agencies And Stock Analysts: Who Knows What When?, Louis H. Ederington, Jeremy C. Goh

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Both bond ratings agencies and stock analysts evaluate publicly traded companies and communicate their opinions to investors. Comparing the timelines of each, it is found that Granger causality flows both ways. While most bond downgrades are preceded by declines in actual and forecasting earnings, both actual earnings and forecasts of future earnings tend to fall following downgrades. Although part of this post-downgrade forecast revision can be attributed to negative news regarding actual earnings, most appears to be reaction to the downgrade itself. Little change is found in actual earnings following upgrades. Analysts, however, tend to increase their forecasts of future …

November 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE

EDITORIAL/ COMMENTARY

CLOSE UP: BEN BOLLINGER

PRO/CON

CORPORATE PROFILE: CILURZO WINERY

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE

GETTING ORGANIZED

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL

CORNER ON THE MARKET

EXPORTING

LAW

LIST: COMMERCIAL BUILDING DEVELOPER

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS

MANAGING

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP

LIST: FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN THE I.E.

MANAGERS BOOKSHELF

LIST: MORTGAGE LENDERS

LIST: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS IN THE I.E

RESTAURANT REVIEW

MEAD ON WINE

CROWELL, WEEDON STOCK SHEET

CALENDAR

NEWS AND FEATURES

A NEW MAP OF THE IN THE INALND EMPIRE

SURVIVING GLOBAL ECONOMY TOPIC OF CSUSB EVENT

FORBES BRINGS PRESIDENTIAL HOPES TO INLAND EMPIRE

GERALD MCCALL APPOINTED TO …

Members In Government, November 1998, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

October 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS AT DEADLINE............................................................................................. 3

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY.................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: WILLIE DAVIS ..................................................................... 7

CORNOR ON THE MARKET ................................................................... 8 CORPORATE PROFILE: WOLF TECH CORP........................................ 9 COMPUTER SOFTWARE.................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZAED ......................................................................... 12

THE EEMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 13 MANAGING............................................................................................... 14

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 15

LAW ............................................................................................................. 16

PRO CON ................................................................................................... 17

PEOPLE, PLACE AND EVENTS ......................................................... 18

LIST: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS .......................................... 26

LIST: COPIER, FAX, AND BUSINESS EQUIPMENT RETAILERS........... 32

LIST: LARGEST PAGER VENDORS.................................................. ..41

LIST: COMPUTER RETAILERS ......................................................... ..42

LIST: LONG DISTANCE COMPANIES ................................................ 50

LIST: INTERCONNECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRMS......... 50

RESTAURANT REVIEW ...................... ., ................................................. 58

MEAD ON …

Members In Government, October 1998, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

September 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................. 3

EDITORJAUCOMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: CLIFF BLESZINSKI ............................................................ 7

CORNER 0 THE 1'>1ARKET ................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: E.S.R.l ............................................................. 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

THE EMPLOYERS GRO P ................................................................... 13

MANAGING ............................................................................................... l4

EXPORTI G .............................................................................................. l5

LAW ............................................................................................................. l6

PRO/CON ................................................................................................... 17

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS ......................................................... 18

LIST: TOP HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CLINICS ..................... 25 & 70

UST: BANKS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE ........................................ .30 & 32

LIST: INLAND EMPIRES LARGEST HOTELS ................................. .40

LIST: GOLF COURSES IN THE INLAND EMPIRE ................. 48 & SO

RESTAURANT REVIEW ................................................................ , ........ 58 …

Members In Government, September 1998, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

August 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

ERNST & YOUNG EXECUTIVE TO PASS REINS OF INLAND EMPIRE OFFICE 3

NEWPORT DEVELOPER BUYS 2,500 INLAND EMPIRE LOTS 3

ENHANCING YOUR CAREER WITH THE RIGHT SCHOOL 3

ACKER GEARS UP FOR ONTARIO ELECTION 5

ADWORKS FILLS INLAND EMPIRE VOID 5

STRATEGIES TO INCREASE CUSTOMER LOYALTY 8

THE NEW EMPLOYEE REGISTRY AND BIG BROTHER 13

RIVERSIDE LAW FIRM TAKES SHAPE 16

TELESHARE:: GOING THE BIG GUYS ONE BETTER 18

IT’S TIME FOR ACTION AGAINST HE RAT 20

COAST GRAIN TO EXPAND FEEDING OF AREA ANIMALS 25

HOW TO SURVIVE A REGULATORY INSPECTION 25

ENTREPRENEUR TO ARGUE HIS CASE IN COURT …

July 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS GET BIG ON SMALL BUSINESS 5

BIG EMERGING MARKETS FOCUS OF U.S. EXPORTERS15

THE ART OF ADVOCACY IN MEDIATION 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF TRAINING

TECHNOLOGY 18

INLAND EMPIRE BENEFITING FROM LATEST NAFTA-DRIVEN EXPANSION 23

LOCAL COMPANY BOOMS IN MEXICO NO THANKS TO NAFTA 23

SAVETEL OFFERS CHEAP CALLING TO MEXICO 24

WHERE ARE ALL THE WORKERS? 26

WILL THERE BE A WORLD SHORTAGE OF

PYROTECHNICIANS AT THE START OF 2000? 39

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTRODUCES COMPUTER RECYCLING PROGRAM 49

FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF BOOKS AND MORE FOR DUMMIES 55