Fall 2006 issue of Horizons

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Cover	1
Table of Contents	2
Welcome from the Managing Partner	3
RubinBrown Promotions	4
Ask RubinBrown: What is the Impact of the New Auditing Standards?	6
Hedge Funds: What, Why, How and Considerations	8
Baker Tilly International Adds Value	10
Harbour Group Builds Business	12
Intangible Assets and Value Creation	14
Six Myths About Fraud	16
Implementing "SOX-like" Practices	20
Key Performance Indicators: Building Business Efficiency	22
Supporting Business Efficiency with Technology	25
Business Schools - CATT Value	27
A Lean Vision, Acquisitions Drive Barry-Wehmiller Success	30
Architects & Engineers \| Incentives to Expand in Missouri for Architecture and Engineering Firms	34
Automotive \| Creating Dealership Value	36
Contractors \| Construction Materials Cost Trends and Forecasts	38
Healthcare \| Life Cycel of a Healthcare Practice	40
Home Builders \| The Market, Tax Changes and More...	42
Hospitality \| Credit Card Security	44
Law Firms \| Attracting New Clients	46
Manufacturing & Distribution \| 199 Production Activities Deduction - New Rules	48
Mortgage Bankers \| A Disappointing Start for Originations	50
Not-For-Profit \| Value Measurements for Not-For-Profits	52
Public Sector \| The Cost of OPEB - Financial Reporting Converges with Reality	56
Real Estate \| Real Estate Industry Outlook	59
Back Cover	64

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