Risk & Compliance

Financial Reporting

Two More SPACs to Restate Financial Results

The restatements follow new SEC guidance on how SPACs should account for the warrants that they typically issue as part of initial public offerings.

Matthew Heller
May 14, 2021
Auditing

PCAOB Proposes Rule for Foreign Audit Inspections

The rule provides a framework for implementing a new law that could result in the delisting of Chinese companies from U.S. exchanges.
Regulation

Italian Watchdog Fines Google in Antitrust Case

The Italian Competition Authority said Google abused its dominant market position by excluding a third-party app from Android Auto.
Bankruptcy

Judge Slams NRA for ‘Bad Faith’ Chapter 11 Filing

The gun-rights group now faces "a legal reckoning" in New York, where the state attorney general is seeking its dissolution.
Regulation

SEC Reviewing Rules for ‘Gamified’ Trading Apps

“If we don’t address this now, the investing public may shoulder a burden later,” SEC Chairman Gary Gensler says.
Compensation

GE Shareholders Reject Pay Plan for CEO Culp

“We need GE to invest in America, not just one top executive. We are glad that shareholders are starting to see it the same way.”
Governance

Former U.S. Treasurer Joins Ripple’s Board Amid SEC Skirmish

The blockchain technology giant also hired Kristina Campbell, previously finance chief at fintech firms Green Dot and PayNearMe, as its CFO.
Risk Management

Protecting the Enterprise from Social Media Threats

The misuse or abuse of social media can be extremely damaging to a company’s brand reputation or share value.
Regulation

Under Armour Fined $9M Over Accounting Trick

The SEC says the sneaker firm used $408 million in pulled-forward orders to meet revenue estimates for six consecutive quarters.
Regulation

New SEC Enforcement Chief Alex Oh Resigns

Oh's resignation after only a few days on the job followed a judge's ruling in a case in which she represented ExxonMobil.
Disclosure

Getting a Jump on Climate Change Disclosures

CFOs should start planning their communications strategies and assessing climate-related business risks as soon as possible.
Investor Relations

Reg FD: Preventing Infractions

The AT&T case is a good reminder that there are risks associated with selective disclosure of material information.
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