conflict minerals

Democrats Seek Probe of Acting SEC Chair
Risk & Compliance

Democrats Seek Probe of Acting SEC Chair

Members of the Senate Banking Committee say Michael Piwowar may have put politics ahead of the SEC's mission in directing staff to review Obama-era rules.
By Matthew Heller | March 30, 2017
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Acting SEC Chair Calls Disclosure Rule ‘Misguided’
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Acting SEC Chair Calls Disclosure Rule ‘Misguided’

Michael Piwowar has directed SEC staff to reconsider how companies should comply with the controversial conflict minerals rule.
By Matthew Heller | February 2, 2017
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Accounting and Finance Articles for CFOs
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Accounting and Finance Articles for CFOs

A collection of CFO.com articles published on August 20, 2015.
By Kerry Maruna | August 21, 2015
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Most U.S. Firms Can’t Find Source of ‘Conflict Minerals’
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Most U.S. Firms Can’t Find Source of ‘Conflict Minerals’

A GAO report finds companies are struggling to get useful information from suppliers in response to the Dodd-Frank disclosure rule.
By Matthew Heller | August 20, 2015
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Court Decision Makes a Mess of Conflict-Minerals Rule
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Court Decision Makes a Mess of Conflict-Minerals Rule

A federal appeals court strikes down a key disclosure requirement, calling into question the rule's purpose.
By David McCann | April 17, 2014
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On the Trail of Conflict Minerals
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On the Trail of Conflict Minerals

Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, Brooks Sports is delving deep into its supply chain to find out if the tin in its zippers comes from the Congo.
By David Katz | October 18, 2013
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Board Takeaways for 2013
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Board Takeaways for 2013

What topics should CFOs get their arms around so they won’t seem out of touch at board meetings this year?
By David McCann | January 22, 2013
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