Accounting Archives - CFO

Q4 Checklist for CFOs: 6 Things to Clean Up

Q4 Checklist for CFOs: 6 Things to Clean Up

Finance chiefs need to tick off these key action items to get ahead of year-end.

By Eric Segal | November 28, 2022

PPP “Loan Necessity” Form Causes a Stir

PPP “Loan Necessity” Form Causes a Stir

A questionnaire asking borrowers to justify their $2 million-plus Paycheck Protection Program loans is confusing and burdensome, says the AICPA.

By Vincent Ryan | November 20, 2020

Good Controller/Bad Controller

Good Controller/Bad Controller

The “goldilocks” controller has the right mix of skills and interests for your current challenges with the ability to scale the company.

By Adam Spiegel and Jeff Epstein | March 18, 2020

Coronavirus: Five Things to Think About Before Closing the Books

Growth Companies

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.

By Vincent Ryan | February 28, 2020

More Companies Are Opting for Hedge Accounting

Risk Management

More Companies Are Opting for Hedge Accounting

The new hedge accounting standard, designed in part to make hedge accounting more accessible to more companies, is making its mark.

By David McCann | February 6, 2020

How CFOs Can Jumpstart Automation of the Close

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.

By Vincent Ryan | January 23, 2020

Is It Time to Reevaluate the Wisdom of Brand Writedowns?

Accounting rules for intangible assets may cloud CFOs' appreciation of the long-term damage that writing down the value of brands may cause.

By David McCann | January 8, 2020

3 Considerations for New Cloud Computing Accounting Rules

3 Considerations for New Cloud Computing Accounting Rules

In their next fiscal year companies must begin to capitalize certain costs associated with deploying cloud software.

By David McCann | December 26, 2019

Do Clawback Policies Accomplish Their Desired Purpose?

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.

By David McCann | December 16, 2019

Upgrading the Engagement

Corporate Finance

Upgrading the Engagement

The Big Four have developed impressive technology platforms and tools. Here’s how they might improve auditing.

By Lauren Muskett | December 12, 2019

Digital Rework Brings Overdue Innovation to Accounting

Digital Rework Brings Overdue Innovation to Accounting

There hasn't been real disruptive change in accounting for more than 150 years, but digital transformation promises to put an end to the drought.

By David McCann | December 10, 2019

Outside Board Service Boosts Inside Accounting Quality

Risk & Compliance

Outside Board Service Boosts Inside Accounting Quality

CFOs who serve on other companies' boards make significantly fewer errors in their own financial reporting.

By David McCann | November 20, 2019

Investors Want a Clear Story on CECL. Are CFOs Ready to Tell It?

Risk & Compliance

Investors Want a Clear Story on CECL. Are CFOs Ready to Tell It?

Communicating credit risk model changes to investors may be the most challenging aspect of the new Current Expected Credit Loss accounting standard.

By David McCann | October 23, 2019

Bridging the Gaps in GAAP

Bridging the Gaps in GAAP

Here are eight critical considerations for combating the creativity crisis in accounting.

By David McCann | October 16, 2019

Sizing Up Uber’s Fate in Transfer Pricing Audits

Transfer Pricing

Sizing Up Uber’s Fate in Transfer Pricing Audits

Tax authorities in the United States and several other countries are investigating Uber, even though it's a loss company and therefore owes no income taxes.

By David McCann | June 14, 2019