http://www.cfo.com/archives/directory.cfm/2984347 The latest finance news, including accounting practices, government investigations, capital-raisings, credit ratings, investor relations, and personnel shuffles. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:11:33 GMT http://www.cfo.com/images/cfo_com_logo_small.gif http://www.cfo.com http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14617896/?f=rsspage The regulator has imposed its largest penalty, $2 million, on Ernst & Young over the auditor's review of a company–s revenue recognition practices. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14617784/?f=rsspage Executives implore Congress for a lower corporate tax rate, and they would even be (somewhat) willing to give up beloved tax incentives. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:13:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14617834/?f=rsspage New tax rules rekindle the repair versus improvement controversy. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:33:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615977/?f=rsspage Expanding abroad has lots of potential, and plenty of risks. Here are some quick tips to help you avoid problems with staffing, regulatory requirements, joint ventures, and more. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:53:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615752/?f=rsspage With antibribery actions on the rise, companies should monitor their business partners more closely than ever. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:18:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615686/?f=rsspage Cyber thieves are increasingly targeting small and midsize businesses, and why not? Most SMBs do little to protect themselves. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:59:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14615670/?f=rsspage Two proposals aim to increase auditor independence, but may cause problems for CFOs. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:46:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14616875/?f=rsspage An SEC advisory committee recommends changing the 500-shareholder threshold for when private companies have to publicly share their financial information. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:05:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14616416/?f=rsspage Companies that use overly optimistic language in earnings releases are 75% more likely to get sued after their stock performs poorly than companies that use more moderate language. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14616403/?f=rsspage Clawbacks are becoming a more common mandate in SEC settlements. In the latest case, a finance chief will return $185,000 to his company. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMT