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Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

Risk Management

Why Risk Management Should Be a Higher Priority

CFOs are equipped to turn risk into an advantage, an international accounting leader says.

By David McCann | February 8, 2019

Is Sustainability Fading from Board Agendas?

Is Sustainability Fading from Board Agendas?

If news events in 2017 swayed directors to more highly value sustainability disclosures, the effect has apparently worn off in 2018, a study suggests.

By David McCann | October 1, 2018

Sloppy Benefit Plan Audits Putting Employers at Risk

Human Capital & Careers

Sloppy Benefit Plan Audits Putting Employers at Risk

After 45 days, major deficiencies in employee benefit plan audits start costing employers $1,100 per day in fines.

By David Katz | June 25, 2015

A Quarter of Finance Execs See Cuts in Cash Holdings

Corporate Finance

A Quarter of Finance Execs See Cuts in Cash Holdings

Growth in corporate cash slowed considerably in 2014, and an AICPA survey suggests that trend will continue over the next year.

By Matthew Heller | June 24, 2015

CPAs Cite Hiring, Retention As Most Pressing Issue

Human Capital & Careers

CPAs Cite Hiring, Retention As Most Pressing Issue

All but the smallest accounting firms are tightly focused on finding and keeping talent.

By Matthew Heller | June 9, 2015

Most Tech CFOs in the Dark About Revenue Rule

Revenue Recognition

Most Tech CFOs in the Dark About Revenue Rule

Fifty-seven percent of tech company CFOs responding to a BDO survey are still unfamiliar with the new revenue recognition standard.

By Matthew Heller | March 9, 2015

CFOs Can Move the Needle on Cyber-Security

CFOs Can Move the Needle on Cyber-Security

They don't have to be technical experts to play a big role in keeping sensitive data safe, says CFO Valerie Rainey.

By David McCann | July 8, 2014