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Ex-BDO CPAs Suspended Over AmTrust Audit

Risk & Compliance

Ex-BDO CPAs Suspended Over AmTrust Audit

The SEC says the three accountants misrepresented that the audit had been completed after the audit team fell behind schedule.

By Matthew Heller | October 15, 2018

Want to Be a Nonprofit CFO? Much Will Be Familiar

Want to Be a Nonprofit CFO? Much Will Be Familiar

Even in the nonprofit world, finance chiefs often view things differently than their C-suite colleagues do.

By David McCann | June 12, 2018

Directors Focusing More on Cybersecurity — But Is It Enough?

Directors Focusing More on Cybersecurity — But Is It Enough?

Three-quarters of boards are more involved with cybersecurity than last year, but only a quarter share information externally after an attack.

By Sean Allocca | November 1, 2016

Thirteen Hot Shareholder Topics for 2016

Risk & Compliance

Thirteen Hot Shareholder Topics for 2016

Executives and boards should be prepared to address these issues with shareholders at annual meetings this year.

By CFO Staff | March 8, 2016

Tech CFOs See Lower Valuations But More Deals

Tech CFOs See Lower Valuations But More Deals

Forty percent of CFOs surveyed by BDO plan to pursue deals in 2016 and nearly all see M&A activity at least matching last year's record pace.

By Matthew Heller | February 11, 2016

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

Retail CFOs See More Good Times Ahead

Retail CFOs See More Good Times Ahead

Finance chiefs at retail companies forecast 3.9% sales growth this year, driven by lower fuel prices and unemployment.

By David McCann | February 23, 2015

S Corp. Flap Could Strap Tax Reform Efforts

Risk & Compliance

S Corp. Flap Could Strap Tax Reform Efforts

If tax reform focuses only on conventional corporations, S corporations and partnerships could suffer.

By David Katz | January 29, 2015

It’s Not too Late to Save Tax via IRS Tangible Property Regs

It’s Not too Late to Save Tax via IRS Tangible Property Regs

Although the service's tangible property regs are effective for 2014, tax returns are due March 15, 2015 for calendar-year filers.

By Nathan P. Clark | December 17, 2014

Low Prices No Tonic for Oil and Gas CFOs

Low Prices No Tonic for Oil and Gas CFOs

Despite plummeting gas prices, few finance execs expect global oil demand to increase in 2015.

By Matthew Heller | December 4, 2014

Internal Audit: a Dead-end Job?

Workplace Issues

Internal Audit: a Dead-end Job?

A new study reveals that new entrants to the corporate-accounting profession have second thoughts about entering internal audit.

By Kathy Hoffelder | October 12, 2012

IPO Outlook 2012: Tempered

IPO Outlook 2012: Tempered

Sobered by 2011's volatility, bankers tone down their enthusiasm for new offerings.

By Alix Stuart | January 3, 2012