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The Next Wave
In hard times the last thing a company needs is legal trouble. Unfortunately, that may be just what it gets. February 1, 2009
SEC, Others to Oversee Global Accounting
The trustees of the International Accounting Standards Board agree to have a collection of global regulators peering over their shoulders. January 30, 2009
Schapiro Distances Herself from Cox
Incoming SEC chairman provides insight into how she'll differ from her predecessor — like in slowing momentum for international accounting standards, and speeding the requirement for small companies' Sarbox compliance. January 26, 2009
Out-of-State Amazon Must Pay New York Taxes
Despite calling a new tax rule discriminatory, Amazon loses its court battle and must continue to collect state sales taxes from New Yorkers. January 23, 2009
Layoffs Mean Lawsuits
With potentially costly legal claims by dismissed employees soaring, CFOs should make sure job-elimination plans are airtight. January 22, 2009
Satyam CFO Quits as Scandal's Scope Widens
Giant list of global clients turns to assessing damage. Satyam auditor PwC will be involved in the internal self-evaluation, although its role, too, is under review. January 8, 2009
Contingency Fans
Litigation is often considered the bane of Corporate America. But one British firm considers it an asset. January 1, 2009
Grant Thornton Picks Top 2008 Tax Issues
Accountancy examines state and local rulings, seeing a mixed bag for business and individual taxpayers. December 24, 2008
Seller Beware of State Tax Hit
Agreeing to use a tax code play to give the seller a cost basis in an acquisition may be look like the right play, but double the interplay of state and federal law. December 22, 2008
Con of the Century
There are no heroes in the Madoff story; only villains and suckers. December 18, 2008