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A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets
Risk Management

A CFO’s Guide to Carbon Offsets

Carbon offsets can fill the gap between climate commitments and the limits of abatement technology.
By Suzy Taherian | April 13, 2022
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SAExploration Accused of Accounting Fraud
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SAExploration Accused of Accounting Fraud

The alleged multi-year fraud falsely inflated the company’s revenue and concealed the theft of millions of dollars.
By Lauren Muskett | October 9, 2020
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Former Hertz CEO Settles SEC Charges
Risk & Compliance

Former Hertz CEO Settles SEC Charges

Mark Frissora will repay Hertz nearly $2 million in incentive compensation and pay a $200,000 civil fine.
By Lauren Muskett | August 14, 2020
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SEC Charges Two Companies Over Misleading COVID-19 Claims
Risk & Compliance

SEC Charges Two Companies Over Misleading COVID-19 Claims

The regulator said the companies made misleading claims over fever and blood tests.
By Lauren Muskett | May 14, 2020
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Special Report: Fixing Some Holes
Risk & Compliance

Special Report: Fixing Some Holes

Reforms to insider trading law could provide clarity, but they could also lead to more aggressive prosecutions.
By Bob Violino | April 22, 2020
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The SEC Falsely Accused Me of Fraud
Risk & Compliance

The SEC Falsely Accused Me of Fraud

A CFO speaks publicly of his four-year ordeal battling accounting fraud charges.
By Gregory Law | February 19, 2020
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SEC Fines Marvell Over ‘Pull-In’ Scheme
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SEC Fines Marvell Over ‘Pull-In’ Scheme

Regulators said senior management orchestrated the scheme to meet revenue guidance.
By Lauren Muskett | September 17, 2019
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SEC Freezes Accounts of Digital Token Promoter
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SEC Freezes Accounts of Digital Token Promoter

Regulators said Reginald Middleton and his firm Veritaseum failed to register and fraudulently sold ‘VERI’ tokens.
By Lauren Muskett | August 14, 2019
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Former Brixmor Property CFO and CEO Charged with Accounting Fraud
Risk & Compliance

Former Brixmor Property CFO and CEO Charged with Accounting Fraud

The SEC charged the company and four former executives with manipulating non-GAAP measures.
By Lauren Muskett | August 2, 2019
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Sealed Air Fires CFO Amid SEC Investigation
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Sealed Air Fires CFO Amid SEC Investigation

The Bubble Wrap maker terminated Bill Stiehl over an ongoing investigation into the company’s accounting practices.
By Lauren Muskett | June 21, 2019
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Former Tech Exec Settles with SEC
Risk & Compliance

Former Tech Exec Settles with SEC

Daniel Mattes allegedly overstated earnings while selling private shares in Jumio.
By Lauren Muskett | April 5, 2019
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Trump Nominates Allison Lee to SEC
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Trump Nominates Allison Lee to SEC

Lee could be an important swing vote on standards of care.
By Lauren Muskett | April 3, 2019
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SEC Charges College Controller with Fraud
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SEC Charges College Controller with Fraud

Keith Borge of the College of New Rochelle agreed to a partial settlement over allegations he misstated assets.
By Lauren Muskett | March 29, 2019
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SEC Seeks Contempt Sanctions for Musk
Risk & Compliance

SEC Seeks Contempt Sanctions for Musk

Regulators say Elon Musk has not sought pre-approval for social media statements, as required by a settlement agreement.
By Lauren Muskett | March 20, 2019
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SEC Names Gabriel Benincasa as First Chief Risk Officer
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SEC Names Gabriel Benincasa as First Chief Risk Officer

The position was created in the wake of the 2016 cyberattack to help identify and mitigate risks.
By Lauren Muskett | March 1, 2019
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