What the Former SEC Chairmen Missed...
November 19, 2009
Don't Let Banks Hide Bad Assets | online.wsj.com
Conceptually, the arguments favoring fair value accounting are sound and quite appealing. Unquestionably, financial statement users will benefit from data about how a company’s assets and liabilities change in value during a reporting period. However, there are two major issues associated with fair value reporting that accountants, investors, legislators, and regulators need to address in the wake of our most recent financial crisis.
What Have the Accountants Done For Us Lately?
November 19, 2009
Systemic risk legislation threatens FASB’s independence | www.accountingweb.com
Debates about the causes of the recent financial crisis have yet to focus on the inability of financial institution independent auditors to provide adequate oversight over management’s valuations of financial instruments.
November 11, 2009
Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Woes Won’t Spark Crisis - Bloomberg.com | www.bloomberg.com
This article supports everything this writer and many others have been saying, there will be no descernable recovery until the unemployment rate begins to dramatically drop.
Not All Real Estate Is the Same - 4 Different Issues
November 9, 2009
Handling real estate loans will be a tough act | www.dallasnews.com
Real estate financing and refinancing poses 4 different levels of risk for lenders and owners, based on the project life cycle and its financing and overall structure. Broad statements about the looming problems are just that "broad statements" Real estate market participants must look at each transaction within the context of the 4 kinds of Real Estate Finance Structures, if they want to properly assess financing and refinancing values, issues and risk.
We know why Geithner isn't Worried about the Banks problems with CRE Credit
November 2, 2009
Banks Get New Rules on Property | online.wsj.com
Last Week Secretary Geithner said "Commercial Real Estate Woes Won't Spark Crisis"Of course we now know why he isn't worried! It's called Systematic "Extend and Pretend".
Not good news for the Retailers and Shopping Center Owners.
October 30, 2009
Consumer spending tumbles, incomes flat | www.msnbc.msn.com
This just confirms what this writer posted with the last three analysis'.With tight credit, high unemployment, and a continuing battered housing market, there is no relief in sight and the consumer is loudly sending the message.
If you believe the above statement, I have a bridge to sell you!
October 30, 2009
Geithner Says Commercial Real Estate Woes Won’t Spark Crisis - Bloomberg.com | www.bloomberg.com
TheTreasury Secretary's remarks as reported in the subject article can not be believed.
This means more bad news on the commercial real estate sector
October 27, 2009
Stocks waver on housing, consumer confidence data | www.wtop.com
Consumer confidence fell unexpectedly...What gave it away? When you have unemployment hovering around 10% what should the experts expect?
October 24, 2009
Three solar companies set up units in Andhra | www.business-standard.com
There is lot of scope and room for expansion of power generation in India.Solar power will prove a boon for energy hungry population. There is an urgent need for more such projects.
October 23, 2009
In India, Property Stocks Act Like Tech | online.wsj.com
Customs and Practice define the rules of Real estate.Real estate is/has been real business since the Jurassic Age but Tech is recent.
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