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Herz: No Convergence for 10-15 Years
At a meeting in London, global financial experts discuss what counts as "substantial" accounting convergence, how to fend off political pressure, and when the U.S. should cut bait. April 20, 2009
CFOs on IFRS: Forget about It
CFOs urge the SEC to drop a proposal mandating U.S. companies to use the international accounting rules. April 17, 2009
Former Freddie Mac CFO Named PCAOB's Chief Auditor
Before joining the audit overseer, Baumann led the now-nationalized Freddie Mac through a massive earnings restatement. April 15, 2009
The Fair Value Litany
FASB's list of situations when a market is illiquid enough for companies to rely on internal models to estimate fair value gives management a lot of wiggle room. April 13, 2009
Study: Bonus Depreciation Boosts Cash Flows
Some companies are enjoying a temporary increase in operating cash as result of the tax benefit tied to the government's accelerated depreciation program. April 13, 2009
Messenger, Shot
Accounting rules are under attack. Standard-setters should defend them. Politicians and banks should back off. April 10, 2009
SEC Chairman Mum on Accounting Issues
SEC chairman Mary Schapiro's view of international accounting standards and other accounting questions remains something of a mystery. April 7, 2009
Regulators Eye "Going Concern" Concerns
With the economic crisis deepening, auditors and their clients get testy with each other about companies' ability to survive. April 6, 2009
Why Didn't FASB Just Say So?
In a "plain English" summary of its recent actions on fair value, the FASB proves that it can, in fact, speak plain English. April 6, 2009
Behind the Eight Ball, Brunswick Scratches on Tax Case
Last year, a court upheld the government's interpretation of an old depreciation-related rule against Brunswick Corporation, which may affect other companies that chose a stock purchase over an asset purchase. April 6, 2009