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Risky Business: SEC Focuses on Internal Controls

Risk & Compliance

Risky Business: SEC Focuses on Internal Controls

A decline in accounting fraud has freed up time for SEC staff to prioritize internal controls over financial statements.

By Howard Scheck | November 16, 2016

Incentive Plans and Non-GAAP Performance Measures

Human Capital & Careers

Incentive Plans and Non-GAAP Performance Measures

Companies walk a fine line in determining what kind of adjustments should be made to GAAP results.

By Takis Makridis and Eric Hosken | October 10, 2016

Casino-Gaming Company Hit with Whistleblower Penalty

Risk & Compliance

Casino-Gaming Company Hit with Whistleblower Penalty

International Game Technology is accused of firing an employee for reporting possible distortions in the company's financial statements.

By Sean Allocca | September 30, 2016

GOP Acts to Block Political Disclosure Rule

Risk & Compliance

GOP Acts to Block Political Disclosure Rule

A provision slipped into the $1.1 trillion spending bill would bar the SEC from forcing public companies to disclose their campaign contributions.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 16, 2015

SEC OKs Use of Twitter for Startup Fundraising

SEC OKs Use of Twitter for Startup Fundraising

The commission continues to warm up to social media by allowing posts about stock or debt offerings in 140 or fewer characters.

By Matthew Heller | June 30, 2015

Regulator Blasts SEC Waivers to Five Banks

Risk & Compliance

Regulator Blasts SEC Waivers to Five Banks

SEC commissioner says there were "compelling reasons" to reject the waiver requests of banks convicted of rate-rigging.

By Matthew Heller | May 26, 2015

SEC Approves New Rules for ‘IPO Lite’ Offerings

Risk & Compliance

SEC Approves New Rules for ‘IPO Lite’ Offerings

The move could lead more companies to take advantage of the little-used Regulation A for small public offerings.

By Matthew Heller | March 25, 2015