clawbacks

Do Clawback Policies Accomplish Their Desired Purpose?
Tax

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
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Do Clawbacks Cause as Many Problems as They Prevent?
Human Capital

Do Clawbacks Cause as Many Problems as They Prevent?

While penalties for erroneous financial reporting may spur achievement, they also may lead executives to cover up their mistakes, study suggests.
By David McCann | May 28, 2019
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How to Maximize Economic Development Incentives
M&A

How to Maximize Economic Development Incentives

Such incentives are often available to acquiring companies or merged entities, but getting the most out of them requires close attention.
By Tracey Hyatt Bosman | January 24, 2019
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Fears Over Downside to Clawbacks Are Unwarranted: Study
Risk & Compliance

Fears Over Downside to Clawbacks Are Unwarranted: Study

Contradicting prior research, a new report finds that increased performance-based compensation for CFOs actually steers them away from earnings management.
By David McCann | June 7, 2018
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Adoption of Clawbacks Tied to Earnings Manipulation
Regulation

Adoption of Clawbacks Tied to Earnings Manipulation

Voluntary adoption of clawback policies is correlated with an increase in "real transactions management," a way to artificially boost earnings.
By Matthew Heller | January 21, 2015
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More Clawbacks Likely in Store
Regulation

More Clawbacks Likely in Store

The SEC appears set to again broaden its definition of “misconduct” for purposes of forcing more CFOs and CEOs to return incentive compensation to their companies.
By David McCann | May 23, 2013
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Are Banks Soft-Pedaling Clawbacks?
Legal

Are Banks Soft-Pedaling Clawbacks?

New research suggests that the financial-services sector, though ripe with instances of negligence and other malfeasance, is not yet moving aggressively to reclaim compensation from perpetrators.
By David McCann | August 23, 2012
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Enjoy the Ride
Human Capital & Careers

Enjoy the Ride

CFO compensation made headway last year, but the sailing may not be so smooth in 2011.
By Russ Banham | October 1, 2011
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