Modernizing SOX compliance
Management can get more out of its SOX assurance activities by incorporating automation and taking a fresh look at controls.
Accounting information systems
How smart contracts can create a competitive edge
A smart contract is an electronic agreement that uses computer programming and blockchain technology to execute without third parties.
Putting predictive analytics to work in hiring
Employers that once relied on observation and interview techniques can now use data to approach the hiring process in a more systematic fashion.
How artificial intelligence is changing accounting
Capable accountants will be needed to oversee and use advanced technology.
How Industry 4.0 will change accounting
This column discusses the financial impact of the fourth industrial revolution and why CPAs need to prepare for changes.
CFOs try to focus on strategy, but IT systems get in the way
Strategic planning is among the top priorities for CFOs in a new survey, but some finance chiefs feel hampered by legacy IT systems.
5 best practices for intercompany accounting
Best practices can help multinationals improve intercompany accounting, such as transfer pricing, cash management, and settlement, while preventing costly problems.
How to be street smart when budgeting for security
These 5 tips will help organizations fit security spending into their budgets in a balanced way.
5 biggest challenges controllers face—and how to take control
This article examines how controllers can address technology issues, budgetary constraints, and more.
How to promote knowledge flows within multinationals
Find out the worst knowledge flow barriers in multinational companies and how to deal with them.
How internal audit can make better use of technology
Here are six things internal auditors can consider to give themselves a chance to maximize technological tools.
7 ways CFOs can keep up with rapid changes in technology
The relentless pressure to stay current with continuously evolving technologies has emerged as the chief source of stress on corporate finance teams, according to a new survey.
U.S. finance execs remain optimistic, envision growth, according to survey
Overall optimism among U.S. finance executives in business and industry took a slight quarterly dip, but sentiment remains positive compared with previous first quarters in the post-recession era, according to an AICPA survey.
10 tips for implementing shared services
Shared services are being applied to an increasing number of functions. Human resources, IT, and finance were some of the first areas where shared services commonly were implemented. Now sales operations, supply chain operations, and marketing are taking advantage of shared-services platforms.
Data breaches emerge as tech sector’s fastest-rising risk factor
Concerns over technology breaches and data security are soaring among the largest U.S. tech companies, according to a new report from accounting and consulting firm BDO. An examination of the most recent SEC 10-K filings for the 100 biggest publicly traded technology companies found that 71% listed data-security breaches as
