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The New Crisis Report: What's in It for CFOs?
Two members of a high-level accounting advisory group say that their recommendations are not just aimed at regulators and standard-setters, but corporate finance executives, too. July 31, 2009
PCAOB: Experts Only for Final Audit Reviews
But some finance executives fear the new rule could generate time-consuming, costly work. July 28, 2009
Backdating Returns to the Spotlight
The IRS released new tax guidance this month related to so-called backdated stock options. But discounted options are still not considered "qualified performance based compensation." July 27, 2009
Companies: New Lease Rule Means Labor Pains
As standard-setters inch toward a new lease-accounting standard, corporations push back on the added work it could create. July 21, 2009
Rules Dig Deep into Financing Receivables
FASB proposes a bevy of new disclosure provisions aimed at financing receivables. Will companies balk at the rules, despite already having most of the information on hand? July 20, 2009
Companies Exasperate SEC Accounting Chief
He chides them for citing accounting standards that "few people understand" in their financials and for their puzzling apathy on IFRS. July 17, 2009
Audit Overseer Faults BDO, Grant Thornton
The PCAOB says BDO had trouble testing revenue-recognition controls, while Grant Thornton did not adequately identify GAAP errors. Both firms complain that the board criticized judgment calls. July 13, 2009
Tax Relief for Bond Interest Has a Hitch
Congress provided companies caught in the liquidity crunch a tax break for certain bond discount obligations — but payments of accrued interest must be timed correctly. July 13, 2009
Private Companies Get IFRS Made Easy
At a mere 230 pages, a new version of the international accounting standards for nonpublic entities may win a big following, sooner or later. July 10, 2009
Cash Flow: a Better Way to Know Your Bank?
A study of commercial banks comes up with ways accounting for operating cash flow could be improved. July 9, 2009