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Machine Learning Accuracy Assessment and How to Improve Outputs

Machine Learning Accuracy Assessment and How to Improve Outputs

Those who trust too much and those who don’t trust machine learning enough will both miss out on potentially better accuracy.

By Vincent Ryan | July 27, 2020

Selecting and Preparing Data for Machine Learning Projects

Selecting and Preparing Data for Machine Learning Projects

Data is the foundation of any machine learning model. Here's how to deal with bias, cross-contamination, and non-numeric inputs.

By Vincent Ryan | May 5, 2020

The Two Faces of Private Equity

The Two Faces of Private Equity

Host Analytics' CFO makes a case for private equity, recalibrates the software company's business focus, and sets a six-point agenda for his finance team.

By David McCann | October 31, 2019

What Kind of Problems Can Machine Learning Solve?

What Kind of Problems Can Machine Learning Solve?

Understanding how to work with machine learning models is crucial for making informed investment decisions.

By David McCann | October 28, 2019

How to Avoid Cross-Border M&A Tax Pitfalls

How to Avoid Cross-Border M&A Tax Pitfalls

A number of trends are converging, and U.S. tax reform will make navigating them more complex.

By Adam Benson, Alan Cathcart, and Nicole Mahoney | December 20, 2017

Sizing Up the New Hedge Accounting Rules

Corporate Finance

Sizing Up the New Hedge Accounting Rules

Companies should start preparing soon for the changes slated to take effect in late 2018.

By Chandu Chilakapati | November 10, 2017

Rope Tightens Around Global Tax Avoidance

Rope Tightens Around Global Tax Avoidance

Changes in international tax laws spurred by the OECD's BEPS project pose challenges for finance chiefs, but also offer some opportunities.

By Christopher Howe and Alan Cathcart | September 18, 2017

Memo to Hurting Retailers: Redo Comp Plans ASAP

Human Capital & Careers

Memo to Hurting Retailers: Redo Comp Plans ASAP

The bankruptcy process will be smoother if compensation programs are rethought early on.

By Jon Goulding and Brian Cumberland | April 12, 2017

This Year’s Interest Rate Hikes Won’t Stifle M&A

This Year’s Interest Rate Hikes Won’t Stifle M&A

A number of other coinciding economic factors likely ensure that 2017 will be another strong year for dealmaking.

By Paul Aversano | April 7, 2017

Planning in the Face of Tax-Credit Uncertainty

Planning in the Face of Tax-Credit Uncertainty

While it's likely that the research credit and other credits will be renewed, it's not a sure thing. Here's how to hedge your bets.

By Kathleen King | July 31, 2015

Why Big Projects Go Bad

Risk Management

Why Big Projects Go Bad

Two key mistakes: getting time and cost estimates from project advocates, and evaluating big projects like small ones.

By Ronald Bisaccia | June 26, 2014

Fair Value Nuances in Fresh-Start Accounting

Management Accounting

Fair Value Nuances in Fresh-Start Accounting

The complexities of bankruptcy-emergence accounting require coordination among management, valuation professionals, external auditors and tax experts.

By Richard Law | December 23, 2013

The Second-Greatest Risk

The Second-Greatest Risk

CFOs of multinational companies rank transfer-pricing risk just behind global compliance.

By Kathy Hoffelder | August 1, 2012

Transfer Pricing: Tax Risk or Measuring Rod?

Transfer Pricing: Tax Risk or Measuring Rod?

A new study shows CFOs rank transfer-pricing risk almost as high as global compliance.

By Kathy Hoffelder | May 30, 2012