Management Accounting

The House Sticks its Nose into Audit Rotation
Management Accounting

The House Sticks its Nose into Audit Rotation

U.S. Representatives are not merely waging a fight against auditor rotation. They are trying to marginalize the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
By Vincent Ryan | October 24, 2021
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Producing Management Reports Faster: Metric of the Month
Management Accounting

Producing Management Reports Faster: Metric of the Month

Roll up your sleeves and get elbow to elbow with your finance team for a faster cycle time.
By Vincent Ryan | January 4, 2021
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High Fees for Exec-Comp Consultants a Tipoff to Sumptuous CEO Pay: Study
Management Accounting

High Fees for Exec-Comp Consultants a Tipoff to Sumptuous CEO Pay: Study

How effective is a continuing regulatory focus on cross-selling by exec-comp consultants?
By Vincent Ryan | June 9, 2020
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The Management Accountant, a Top Digital Transformation Pro
Management Accounting

The Management Accountant, a Top Digital Transformation Pro

At a time when so many different factors can impact a company's finances, management accountants must be integral to the senior decision-making process.
By Vincent Ryan | January 28, 2020
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Break the Bad Habit of Overreacting to Metrics
Strategy

Break the Bad Habit of Overreacting to Metrics

Quarter-to-quarter fluctuations may be no reason to pull out your hair, and other tips for evaluating metrics.
By David McCann | January 6, 2020
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The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis
Management Accounting

The 12 Key Principles of Financial Planning and Analysis

The Institute of Management Accountants offers principles for building an FP&A foundation, establishing accountability, and taking FP&A to the next level.
By David McCann | July 22, 2019
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Study Finds Disturbing Evidence of Earnings Management
Management Accounting

Study Finds Disturbing Evidence of Earnings Management

Not only companies but also stock analysts and earnings-data clearinghouses are linked to the deception.
By David McCann | August 2, 2018
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NetSuite Outage Idles Finance Departments
Technology

NetSuite Outage Idles Finance Departments

A NetSuite service outage left some companies without access to their ERP and other systems for as long as seven hours on Tuesday.
By Vincent Ryan | July 24, 2018
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Five Keys to Succeeding as CFO of a PE-Backed Company
Profit & Loss

Five Keys to Succeeding as CFO of a PE-Backed Company

Above all, a CFO has to provide the financial sponsor with an ongoing and accurate window into the company’s performance.
By Ayla Queiroga and Jason Madden | July 11, 2018
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Metric of the Month: Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time
Working Capital

Metric of the Month: Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time

The faster you can turn inventory into cash, the healthier your company will be. Here’s why cash-to-cash cycle time matters.
By Marisa Brown | December 15, 2017
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PCAOB Auditor Pressure Spurs Sarbox Controls Tightening
Revenue Recognition

PCAOB Auditor Pressure Spurs Sarbox Controls Tightening

Increasing Public Company Accounting Oversight Board auditor requirements prod companies to boost Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities, a survey finds.
By David Katz | June 14, 2017
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Earnings Report Readability Pays Off: Study
Management Accounting

Earnings Report Readability Pays Off: Study

When a company's financial results are mixed, readability can carry the day, finds a new study.
By CFO Staff | June 14, 2017
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Former SEC Chief Thinks Commission Could Boost Climate Focus
Risk Management

Former SEC Chief Thinks Commission Could Boost Climate Focus

But investor demand for environmental information will drive companies to disclose it, Mary Schapiro says.
By David Katz | May 12, 2017
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Revenue Recognition Disclosure Requirements: A Challenge That Can’t Wait
Management Accounting

Revenue Recognition Disclosure Requirements: A Challenge That Can’t Wait

FASB’s revenue recognition standard includes complex disclosure requirements that will take effect sooner than companies think.
By Eric Knachel | April 17, 2017
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How CFOs Can Budget to Boost Cybersecurity
Planning

How CFOs Can Budget to Boost Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is no longer seen as a technology risk but rather as a business-critical financial risk.
By Christopher O'Hara | January 19, 2017
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