Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Three Key Coronavirus-Related Strategic Risks to Consider

While it's too early to measure the impact the disease will have on companies, finance chiefs should be prepared to deal with these risk factors.

David A. Brown and Luke Trompeter, Alston & Bird
March 4, 2020
Accounting

Coronavirus: Five Things to Think About Before Closing the Books

Finance and tax are grappling with some important questions they need to answer before they wrap up 2019.
Disclosure

Diageo Fined for ‘Overshipping’ to Meet Targets

The SEC says the liquor company misled investors that it was achieving growth in key performance indicators through normal customer demand.
Financial Reporting

How CFOs Can Jumpstart Automation of the Close

Companies spend nearly half their time creating and updating reports, and devote just a fraction of that time to uncovering insights in the data.
GAAP and IFRS

IASB Proposes Changes to Reporting of Profit and Income

The proposals represent "a game changer in the comparability and usefulness of financial statements," said IASB Chair Hans Hoogervorst.
Compensation

Do Clawback Policies Accomplish Their Desired Purpose?

They may, but new research surprisingly suggests that clawbacks may also prompt managers to drive down their companies' effective tax rates.
Fraud

Ex-Celadon Execs Accused of Accounting Fraud

The former COO and CFO allegedly orchestrated a scheme that enabled the trucking company to hide tens of millions of dollars in losses.
Capital Markets

Goldman Reorganizes to Highlight Retail Shift

The changes to Goldman's business segments showcase "how digitally focused and consumer focused the Wall Street titan has become."
Tax

International Tax Reporting Standard Is Finalized

Under the Global Reporting Initiative's new standard, thousands of companies will be voluntarily reporting tax information on a country-by-country basis.
Applications

An Empowered Audit Team Can Be the Ultimate Safeguard

Regtech can improve transparency, but without the right culture even the best technology will fall flat.
Growth Companies

Private Equity CFOs Face Extra Complexities

Responsibilities for financial reporting, FP&A, systems implementation, capital needs, and more can be heavier than other private company CFOs experience.
Financial Performance

Macy’s Posts First Comp Sales Drop in 2 Years

“The mall is getting more toxic," one analyst warns. "Mall traffic will likely continue to wane over the years ahead.”
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