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The New Complex
Increasingly, consultants are preaching the doctrine of simplicity. March 3, 2008
Investors, Directors Face Off over Exec Pay
The two groups don't agree on much when it comes to how public companies pay their top leaders. February 28, 2008
Can Bob Herz Make the Trains Run on Time?
The Financial Accounting Standards Board's parent outfit gives the FASB chairman more power to rule over a trimmed-down board. February 27, 2008
Welcome Aboard
A new law in Norway leads to a massive recruitment drive for female board directors. February 4, 2008
How to Nab the Rogues: 10 Fraud Tips
Why the risk of wrongdoing has migrated from senior executives to middle management — and what to do about it. January 30, 2008
How to Ax Your Auditor
Jack Henrie has switched auditors eight times during his 18-year finance career. Asked how to do it, he has one word: "Del-i-cate-ly." January 28, 2008
Audit's Cautious Watchdogs
Sarbox unleashes audit committees to guard auditor dealings, but it's tough to growl while being management's best friend. January 28, 2008
Tyson Foods Ducks Out
To settle a landmark Delaware stock-option spring-loading suit before it comes to trial, its former CEO and a partnership will pay $4.5 million, while Tyson will make governance changes. January 21, 2008
Sale-leaseback Plan Fuels Proxy Fight
Bucking the tide of the credit crunch, Luby's management battles a hedge-fund activist's push to sell off the restaurant chain's real estate. January 11, 2008
A Call for Tougher SEC Action on Comp
Financial analysts at the CFA Institute's Centre for Financial Market Integrity, upset with corporate dodging of executive-pay reporting requirements, recommend tightening in 10 areas. January 4, 2008